The Space Artistic Characteristics Of Suzhou Classical Gardens

Suzhou classical gardens,elected as one of the best scenic sports in China,integrate harmoniously natural ,artistic and formal beauty. With a unique style in the art of space,Suzhou classical gardening struck root deeply in Chinese literature.This paper is intended to discussion mainly focusing on the six points:the space layout of the garden;the environmental design,exemplified nature and architecture,the outer and interior decorations in the overall composition;the guiding principle of gardening,propagating the philosophical view of the Confusions " Marriage of the soul with nature";the dialectical thoughts value added to principle elements of gardens,such as inspired by nature,suitable measurement to local condition,showing and hiding,density and spacing,far and near,ideology guiding practice...the gardening elements of unity and coherence of space which is mutually penetrated;the gardening elements of space alignment,such as "views echo with one another,scenes appear at every turn"Generally,from the angle of space designing,the paper is trying to provide materials data for understanding and studying for Suzhou classical gardens,their imagination-inspiring atmosphere,superb artistry,rich cultural contents as well as gardening artistic characteristics.