INHERITANCE OF TECTONIC AESTHETICS AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DOUGONG STRUCTURE IN CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC SPACE INSTALLATION ART DESIGN IN MING AND QING DYNASTIES

Abstract

As an important part of ancient Chinese architecture in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the dougong structure shows the complex mortise and tenon joint skills and rich cultural connotation. Dougong is not only unique in structure, but also has an irreplaceable position in visual beauty and symbolism. With the development of modern design, the integration of this traditional element into the art design of contemporary public space installations has become a key topic in the field of architectural design. This research aim to analyzes the structural aesthetics, formal language and decorative elements of the dougong, and deeply explores the inheritance of the structural aesthetics and cultural significance of the dougong structure in the contemporary public space installation art design. Through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. On this basis, combined with the design needs of modern public space, the inheritance and innovative application path of dougong structure in contemporary design are discussed, and its new vitality and cultural value in modern design are demonstrated. Through the analysis and practice of cases, this paper attempts to provide a theoretical basis and practical reference for the transformation of traditional architectural elements into modern design.