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http://dx.doi.org/10.9715/KILA.2017.45.6.160

Analysis of Space Functions of the Archway in the Red Gate Palace in the Mount Tai Scenic Area  

Zhang, Meng (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Graduate School, Shandong Agricultural University)
Kang, Tai-Ho (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus)
Tang, Shan-Shan (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Shandong Agricultural University)
Yu, Dong-Ming (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Shandong Agricultural University)
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Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture / v.45, no.6, 2017 , pp. 160-170 More about this Journal
Abstract
As a monumental building in the form of an arch, an archway has the characteristics of praise and honor. More and more historic, cultural and social connotations are given during the development of history. Four archways that are located on the middle route of the Red Gate Palace in the Mount Tai Scenic Area were chosen for research. Based on a literature review and field investigation with a visual analysis method, the physical attributes, spatial scale, perceptions and functions of the archways were discussed. The results were as follows: The archways in the research area are all made of stone. According to building location, they are classified into two types: Cultural archway and temple archway. Regarding functions, they are divided into symbolic archway, memorial archway and portal archway. From the point of view of form and scale, the Confucius Boarding Archway enjoys a higher standard than the other three. This reflects the importance of Confucian culture on Mount Tai. Regarding spatial scale, the archway becomes the focus in a restrictive linear space by an object-to-object and person-to-object comparison. Visitor experience of crossing the archways is strongly enhanced as it acts as entrance and exit, and it has the function of guiding sight since the arrangement of the archways further extend the line of sight. Couplets and inscriptions on the archways increase a sense of expectation for visitors on their way to the top of Mount Tai.
Keywords
Mount Tai Scenic Area; Monumental Building; Spatial Scale; Confucian Culture;
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