Comparison Of Esthetic Characteristic Between Chinese And Foreign Ornamental Stone Culture

Ornamental stone culture, influenced by tradition philosophic thinking, has formed a unique style in China. It is one important component of our outstanding culture. Influenced by China, ornamental stone culture in countries such as Japan and South Korea has formed its own characteristic. It has also made a big progress in European and American countries since the 19st century. This paper carries on a more thorough analysis and comparison of esthetic embodiment among China, Japan, South Korea, even European and American countries, and gives an annotation of it's esthetic characteristic and esthetic idea. Thus it explores the development, inspiration and influence of ornamental stone culture and environmental art in the new situation...