Exploring the Architectural Art of Tang Dynasty Courtyards through Pottery Architectural Model: Spatial Layout, Architectural Features, and Cultural Connotations

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jcte.202506209

Author(s)

Sitong Li, Lirong Zeng*

Affiliation(s)

School of Ethnology and History, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

This paper focuses on the architectural models of courtyards found in Tang Dynasty pottery. By analyzing their spatial layout, ritual logic, and architectural artistic features, this study reveals the significant value of these models as a microcosm of the prosperous Tang Dynasty civilization. The research shows that in Tang Dynasty pottery, the architectural models of courtyards not only represent the materialization of ritual order and craftsmanship aesthetics, but also profoundly influenced the development of subsequent architecture through the continuation of functional zoning, decorative styles, and settlement patterns, providing a microscopic perspective for understanding the evolution of ancient Chinese architecture.

Keywords

Tang Dynasty Ceramics; Courtyard Architectural Models; Spatial Layout; Ritual Culture; Decorative Art

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