Author(s)

Yu Tian and Li Guo

Corresponding Author

Li Guo

Abstract

The design of Chinese classical gardens are deeply influenced by the Confucian ecological concept. The elaboration of the Confucian ecological concept leads to the thinking of the influence of the Confucian ecological concept on the design of classical gardens, in order to throw a brick to attract jade, provide design basis and reference materials for modern gardens, and thus contribute to the construction of ecological civilization of the national society. By studying the philosophical basis and contents of the Confucian ecological concept, this paper explores the impact on Chinese classical gardens. ①Confucianism's thought of ”helping breeding", and the thought of“ comparing moral standard” ,the establishment of the view of landscape in garden designing;②“the benevolence for an organic whole” and the natural style garden that “done by man, as if since it is made “;③take "frugality" as virtue and the simple and deep style of the literati garden. The Confucian ecological concept is embodied in the temperament, elegant style and artistic conception of Chinese classical gardens. Looking forward to contemporary design, only by restoring the ancient oriental wisdom, can we create a series of garden design exquisite works which can reflect the spirit of regional culture and the harmony of all things.

Keywords

Confucianism, Ecological view, Chinese classical gardens, Traditional culture