Research On The Art Value Of Beijing Exhibition Center

Beijing Exhibition Center(formerly known as Soviet Exhibition Center)is the first largescale and comprehensive exhibition hall in Beijing,which is built with the aid of the Soviet Union after the founding of the People’s Republic of China.In 2016,Beijing Exhibition Center was selected into the list of ‘The 20th-Century Chinese Architectural Heritage Classics,Beijing Volume’ in the first batch.As the architectural cultural heritage of the new era,Beijing Exhibition Center not only presents the Byzantine architectural design concept and the style characteristics of the Western classical architecture,but also contains rich architectural language of traditional Chinese art.It reflects the mutual reference and integration of Chinese and Western architectural cultures.Therefore,the research of its architectural art value is of great significance to comprehensively understand the influence of the Soviet Union in the political,economic and cultural fields in the early days of the founding of the People’s Republic of China,especially in terms of architectural design theory and aesthetic orientation.Firstly,by studying the design background of Beijing Exhibition Center,the author found that its design concept originated from the architectural theory of "socialist content and national styles" of the Soviet Union from the 1930 s to the 1950 s.Its essence is the revival of Russian classical architecture.After comparative analysis of cases,it is believed that the architectural design concept of Beijing Exhibition Center has a high degree of correlation with the three architectural prototypes,which are the New Admiralty in St.Petersburg,the main pavilion of Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy in Moscow and Soviet Union Exhibition Hall at the Vienna International Exhibition.It also further proves that the Beijing Exhibition Center has accurately used Western classical architectural culture for reference.Secondly,when the author analyzed the original architectural design and planning of Beijing Exhibition Center,it was found that Beijing Exhibition Center not only has a fountain square dominated by the central axis,but also has a huge green landscape square extending to the south,bringing shocking architectural landscape planning effects.This is unique in Beijing.It also proves that its design concept is quite forward-looking.Thirdly,through further on-site investigations of the Beijing Exhibition Hall,the author found that its architecture and interior design reflected the main themes of Byzantine art design.At the same time,it incorporates Romanesque,Renaissance,and Neo-classicism elements,and cleverly integrates all of the artistic elements.Fourthly,through an interview with Mrs.Chang Shana,the designer of Beijing Exhibition Center,it was discovered that the design at that time contained many traditional Chinese cultural elements,and the light of oriental art with profound historical heritage shined in this landmark building.It is a highlight of the research.Fifthly,through the investigation of Shanghai Exhibition Center,the author found that the design ideas of Beijing Exhibition Center played a demonstrative role in the landmark buildings of China in the 1950 s.At last,the author uses the method of comparing foreign architectural culture and traditional Chinese architectural culture to explore the historical value,cultural value and art value of Beijing Exhibition Center,trying to interpret the aesthetic connotation of Beijing Exhibition Hall.And the author hopes to provide a theoretical basis and useful reference for the research and protection of Chinese architectural heritage sites in the 20 th century.