The Islamic Architecture Transcending The Cultural Boundary And Representing The Cultural Infiltration And Integration

Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture has a long history and is one of the most important places for the Chinese Muslims.Because of its special geographical position,it is also a typical region where the cultural integration and the ethnic groups live together.Chinese Islam Menhuan system originated in Linxia.Gongbei is a unique Islamic Architecture and it is every historical and wide distributed in Linxia,it is the Chinese Islam Menhuan sages Tomb of Sophie school.Gongbei also has the religious education function.Gongbei building is a typical representative of the evolution of Islamic culture development under the background of multi ethnic culture.Gongbei architectural sculpture has eight diagram of Taoism,also has Dragon,Phoenix,Deer,Lion and other auspicious auspicious,in the use of color on the windows,the roof beam and the column appeared pale yellow and wood color,construction pattern in the plant flowers,repeat array the geometry and the door couplets and plaques are important elements of traditional culture Chinese.These distinctive cultural characteristics of Gongbei architecture,during the process of its formation and development,not only the continuation of a feature of Islamic architecture,but also integrate into the Chinese elements of traditional culture,and combines the traditional architectural forms of Linxia local characteristics.The Gongbei building is an important development of cultural fusion specimens,it has become an inseparable part of Chinese architectural culture.In the process of modernization under the background of our times,the inevitably influence affected by the city process,the new architectural concept,moreover,the technology and the development of society and economy.Only to retain the excellent culture,absorbing the modern architectural concept and technical advantage,and keep purify people’s spiritual pursuit value,could continue the healthy development.