The Great Imperial Ceremonial Rehearsal and the State Taoist TempleThe Architectural Space of Chaotiangongs in the Two Capitals in Ming Dynasty under the Order of Ritual System
Based on the examination of historical materials in a long period and comparison in the same historical period,this paper comprehensively charts out the construction and development processes of Chaotiangongs in the two capitals of Ming dynasty,to analyze the construction,function and spatial characteristics of the two buildings,attempting to explore the role and significance as the first state Taoist temples in different aspects of politics,Taoism and etiquette system.
ChaotiangongMing dynastyceremonial rehearsalconstruction processritual circulation and space