Expression Of Ideal Life And Spur On Spiritual Pursuit

Stele customs are passed down for thousands as one of Chinese ancient customs. It is not only an integral part of ancient architecture, but also contains the spirit of the aesthetic image. As a part of the building facade, stele customs combines sculpture, words, calligraphy as an art created by knowledge and wisdom of the people integrated the concentrated expression of artistry. Communication from the rituals, the stele customs used in marriage and as market brands. Despite the different forms, all custom types give best wishes to life. In the cultural connotations, the material shape of stele carries the spirit of the pursuit reflected the ethnic self-reliance, the quality of hard working.Based on field researches and literature and history data collection, the article is divided into five chapters. The Introduction part defines the concept of stele custom and discusses the its significance and current situation of the study. Chapter I starts from a complete history research to resolve the collective memory as a witness by the social changes and the evolution of the corresponding function. Chapter II is from the perspective of cultural deconstruction that summarizes the wisdom of comprehensive skills. Chapter III analyzes the different forms of stele customs conferred by concept of the ideal of life, from the physical to the spiritual extension of the form. Chapter IV found in the spirit of the area of board vigilance explores the Chinese people's diligence and make unremitting spirit of quality. Chapter VI reflects on stele customs in today's society as a non-material cultural heritage its significance and heritage value.From a progressive view of each chapter, the article analyzes the spirit of the traditional stele culture.