A Study on the Symbol Composition of Residential Buildings in Xiangxi Based on the Theory of Architectural Semiotics
Since ancient times,traditional houses,as an indispensable part of regional culture,can reflect the connotation of excellent traditional Chinese culture.This paper studies the architectural symbols and characteristics of traditional residential buildings in western Hunan from the perspective of architectural semiotics.First of all,it analyzes the formation of regional symbols from traditional customs,graphics and patterns,analyzes the composition of Xiangxi residential building symbols from three angles:image symbol,indicator symbol and symbolic symbol,and summarizes the types,characteristics,advantages and internal meanings of Xiangxi residential building symbols.Through the research on the composition of the symbols of Xiangxi residential buildings,it is proposed that the symbols of Xiangxi residential buildings can better integrate with modern society and science and technology,and carry out innovative ideas and cultural inheritance strategies.
Xiangxi Traditional Folk HousesArchitectural SymbolImage SymbolIndicating SymbolSymbolic Symbol