| Title |
Exploring the Continuity of ‘Mountain’ Elements in Classical Landscape Painting and Wang Shu's Architectural Form Design |
| Authors |
장명월(Zhang, MingYue) ; 백진(Baek, Jin) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2023.39.10.105 |
| Keywords |
Classical Landscape Painting; Mountain Element; Wang Shu’s Architectural Form; Taihu House; Mountain House; Dashan Method |
| Abstract |
Contemporary Chinese architectural scholarship often explores the modern reinterpretation and preservation of tradition. Chinese classical
landscape painting, a prominent facet of traditional culture, significantly influences today’s architectural practice. This study delves into how
Wang Shu incorporates the ‘mountain’ element from Chinese classical landscape painting into his architectural designs. The focus is primarily
on Wang’s two notable works: Xiangshan Campus 2nd Complex and Ningbo Museum. Wang Shu has ingeniously crafted three architectural
forms inspired by the natural ‘mountain’ element: the Taihu house, the Mountain house, and the Dashan method. These designs also pay
homage to the ‘three-distance’ approach seen in classical landscape paintings and the artificial mountains found in classical gardens. Notably,
the Mountain houses in Xiangshan Campus Building No.14 and Building No. 19 convey a horizontal landscape, mirroring the ‘level distance’
seen in paintings. On the other hand, the Dashan method, exclusive to Ningbo Museum, aligns with the ‘high-distance’ concept of paintings.
The Taihu house’s design draws inspiration from the Taihu stone rockeries found in traditional gardens. While the garden’s Taihu stone
evokes the “high distance’ in the viewing experience, the Taihu house’s role as a subsidiary structure to the main building makes it
somewhat challenging to analyze within the framework of the ‘three-distance’ approach. This study underscores Wang Shu’s remarkable
creativity in integrating tradition into his architectural formations. His interpretation of the ‘Mountain’ concept has sparked significant interest
in Chinese architecture and has influenced subsequent scholars and architects in their endeavors to upload tradition in contemporary
architectural practices. |