A Maze of Data:Doubts on the Multiple Solution of the Scale Design in the East Hall of Foguangsi Temple
The scale composition rule of the East Hall of Foguangsi Temple has a significant characteristic of multiple solutions,which can be explained in different clues such as the distance of frameworks,modular system,and slope of the inclined arm(ang),meaning the design process was not linear but a result of various approaches and solutions.The paper examines the possibility of using the width of the statue face,the width of the length unit(cai)and the length of the platform of Buddha as the dominating design element,and discovers that the relationship of the approaches is complementary rather than exclusive relationships.It further deduces that the actual design process should be repeatable with the harmonious network-like attribute,rather than a single linear sequence or unidirectional process.
East Hall of Foguangsi Templescale composition ruledesign processlinear thoughtnetwork-like design processcharacteristic of multiple solutions
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