As Symbols Dougong,

Dougong(Chinese bracket system) is a important component of Chinese architecture. It takes a very special structure and form, so that it has been an emphasis of Chinese architecture study. Now the study of Dougong focuses more on the tectonics or decoration aspect, see it as makeup way or decoration style, the study of culture meaning of it is comparatively less and superficial. Through research, I hold the opinion that Dougong have a clear sign's clue from its origin to contemporary era. This thesis takes semiology method, starts with the symbolization of Dougong, to analyze the sign's occur mechanism, the way of it to express meaning, the relationship of its form and semantics as well as its realistically value in today when tradition architecture circumstances is disappearing gradually. With the analysis, I attempt to make clear Dougong's culture implication and to describe the semantic meaning of the sign of dougong.