"Connection and Separation":The Bridges in South of the Yangtze River and Shaping of Urban Meaning Space
At the outset of their construction,bridges connect people and gradually integrate into the fabric of urban life,particularly evident in the water villages south of the Yangtze River.Here,folk narratives of"Building Bridges"merge with official discourse,serving as focal points where human resources,funds,information,events,legends,and folk customs converge.Bridges serve as conduits for connection,transformation,and division in daily life,recording the historical evolution of cities and becoming vital nodes in regional communication networks.Focusing on Shaoxing,renowned for its high density of bridges,this research situates the"bridges"and the"media bridges"within a specific historical and geographical context.It not only examines bridges from a spatial perspective but also delves into their historical evolution,from serving transportation needs to becoming integral components of urban infrastructure.Moreover,the study highlights the role of bridges in maintaining and constructing a network of interconnected meanings.It posits that the spiritual significance of bridges in this part of China lies in fostering a sense of belonging and identity with the city,transcending regional boundaries through visible manifestations of collective production.
bridges in the water villages south of the Yangtze Rivermedia materialitytransformation and partitioninclusive media
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