The geographical advantages of Jiangxi's"three mountains and one water"gave birth to talented scholars on the right side of the Yangtze River and became a particular area for officials to be exiled and scholars to be exiled.Based on local chronicles and the database of basic Chinese ancient books,using the methods of ancient book interpretation,induction,and frequency anal-ysis,this study meticulously sorts out and elaborates on the information of various stages of government gardens to reveal the entire process of development and evolution of Jiangxi government gardens.A total of 82 government gardens were discovered,with 13 remaining owned by literati officials.Therefore,the style not only has the characteristics of literati gardens but also is influenced by the interests of officials,forming three significant characteristics of regional government gardens:(1)Aesthetic naturalization,the site is located between mountains and rivers,and the architectural flowers and trees become the aesthetic carrier for officials to place their emotions on objects,borrowing due to intention,with"spring"frequently appearing in plants and poetry.(2)Space adaptation,the Neo Confucianism culture cultivates a"suitable"outlook on life for officials who are"self-sufficient"according to their circumstances.The government garden reflects political applicability,and the garden life for office and production has increased.The garden space has political service.(3)Plant Commemoration,the ornamental plants are mainly local plants such as bamboo and lotus,and the landscaping advocates the"remembrance of somebody's love is like a sweet,"emphasizing ecology and learning from nature.This article aims to deeply analyze the unique characteristics of Jiangxi regional culture from the perspective of gardens,understand the overall situation of Jiangxi government gardens,and provide valuable references for their protection and development.
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