On Song Landscape Architecture: Viewing From Song Landscape Paintings

The Chinese classic landscape architecture, as well as the landscape painting, has turned into a golden age in Song dynasty. As one of the most representative Chinese paintings, the landscape painting, during its development, has had a subtle influence on the classic landscape architecture art, as an inspiring source and record. A large number of paintings in this period with the garden and landscape architecture scenes are favorable image data for the study of Song landscape architecture.This paper focuses on the Song landscape architecture art, picturing from Song landscape painting based on the respected feelings for landscape."Landscape" here covers both small garden living spaces and large landscape areas integrating the living spaces and natural environment, including structural elements, construction techniques and artistic content. Through the study of Song landscape architecture, it is no longer a dream for modern people to live in such environment.