Author(s)

Wenqin Ma

Corresponding Author

Wenqin Ma

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the historical evolution of urban green space in China from traditional gardens to modern parks, and reveal the changes in the relationship between man and nature reflected in this process by analyzing the cultural foundation, social changes and design concept changes behind it. As the carrier of the spiritual life of ancient Chinese literati, the traditional garden was deeply influenced by the philosophy of Confucianism and Taoism, emphasizing the design principle of "although it is made by man, it is easier than nature", and pursuing the harmonious unity of artificial and natural. With the change of modern social structure and the introduction of western garden concepts, traditional private gardens have gradually transformed into public open Spaces. The development of civil society has spawned the demand for public green Spaces and prompted the birth of modern parks. In modern society, parks not only assume the function of recreation, but also become an important place for environmental protection, education and science popularization, and integrate modern concepts such as sustainable development and participatory design. At last, the paper summarizes the core value of the evolution from traditional garden to modern park, that is, the harmonious coexistence between man and nature. At the same time, it looks forward to how urban green space in China can inherit the traditional wisdom and meet the needs of the contemporary people under the background of globalization. This paper hopes to provide a new perspective for understanding the process of Chinese cultural inheritance and modernization through the study of the historical evolution of urban green space in China.

Keywords

Traditional garden; Modern park; Urban green space; Cultural inheritance; Man and nature coexist in harmony