The Ideological Origins of Medicinal Plant Landscaping in Traditional Chinese Gardens
Medicinal plant landscaping is a distinctive phenomenon in Chinese garden art with a long history of development,reflecting the ancient Chinese people's unique understanding of nature and life.It emphasizes the concept of harmonious coexistence between human and nature and the pursuit of physical and mental balance in daily life.By examining and interpreting the origins and ideological contents of medicinal plant landscaping,this study provides insights into the intrinsic dynamics of traditional Chinese garden development and its contemporary inheritance and innovation.The ideological origins of medicinal plant landscaping in Chinese gardens are closely related to traditional cultures such as Taoism,medicine,Confucianism,and Buddhism:1)Medicinal plants are important elements in the theme landscaping of garden paradises,symbolizing the Taoist ideal of longevity.2)Medicinal plant landscapes in gardens provide a place for medical practitioners to cultivate medicinal materials.3)Confucian literati used the cultivation and appreciation of medicinal plants in gardens to shape the identity of recluses,demonstrate extensive knowledge,and exhibit benevolence.4)Buddhists used medicinal plants to create sacred Buddhist realms and used medicinal materials as metaphors for Buddhist teachings.
landscape architecturehistory and theory of landscape architecturemedicinal plantlandscape creation ideologyidentity shaping
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