Ming And Qing Shan Guild Hall As The Causes And Functional Analysis

There were some new economical elements in Ming & Qing Dynasty which brought about reform adapted with its system and were reflected in the society of the time, which leaded to the change in the social structure, family institution, social class and human behavior and custom, thus which benefited for the China's modernization. Guildhall was the result of this social reform.This article focuses on the guildhall and analyzes the origin, diffusion and character of the guildhall then generalizes its function.There are three parts in this article. The first part demonstrates the origin of the guildhall then describes its diffusion and character.The second part generalizes the main functions of Shanxi and Shaanxi guildhall, which includes function of guild administration, social protection and expanding local culture.The third part provides some suggestion to current society that guildhall can contribute to the current society.