![]() This carving technique has developed into a highly skilled, regional architectural ornamental craftsmanship. ![]() For a long time in traditional Hui-style architecture, Huizhou folk artists took advantage of the natural resources in the area, such as brick, stone, and wood, to skilfully carve the ornamental structures of the doors and windows of Hui-style architecture. ‘Huizhou three carvings’ is the general term for three kinds of craftsmanship techniques: brick, stone, and wood carving. The ornamental craftsmanship of the doors and windows of Hui-style architecture is mainly reflected in the Huizhou three carving techniques. Chinese carving art differs significantly from its Western equivalent due to vast cultural differences, and artists skilfully carve out certain icons, such as humans, animals, plants, and landscapes. Chinese carving art has a long history, and it has not only endured but also flourished and evolved throughout its extensive history. In the field of Chinese architecture, for example, there is now a genre called ‘new Hui-style architecture’. Therefore, in order to pass on and develop this ornamental craftsmanship, the Huizhou three carvings have become the focus of research by experts and scholars from various disciplines, such as architecture and city planning. However, the ornamental craftsmanship of the doors and windows of Hui-style architecture, which are essential elements of Huizhou culture manifested in architecture, has gradually declined in recent times. Traditional decorative architectural techniques, such as the Huizhou three carvings (brick, stone, and wood carving), must be preserved and protected so that we can remember, understand, and commemorate those who were involved. The preservation of intangible cultural assets, as well as the next generation’s material and cultural environment, are being lost. Furthermore, there has been an exodus from rural areas due to urbanisation and urban growth. As a result, we must continue to explore and innovate in the research and design of new Hui-style architecture to make it more green and sustainable. Based on the study of the peculiarity of Huizhou architecture-to awaken memories of Huizhou culture and promote both its history and culture-those who aim to preserve it should adapt to the developmental requirements of the times. Moreover, with the integration of world culture, the preservation and perpetuation of traditional Chinese culture are challenging. Thus, the preservation of cultural ornaments becomes difficult. They are unable to meet the guidelines outlined in the Principles for the Protection of a Heritage Entity, which stipulate that only minimal changes should be made to any structure. Due to a lack of resources, landowners find it difficult to adhere to the regulations for the preservation of architectural styles in traditional rural towns. Feng shui is a classical Chinese practice that focuses on how structures interact with their surroundings. Due to the mountains in the Huizhou area, there has never been an abundance of agricultural land, and feng shui principles were used in the planning and construction of the villages. Hundreds of massive historical buildings of the Ming and Qing dynasties remain relatively intact in the Huizhou region. ![]() The traditional Huizhou architecture, mainly Huizhou dwellings, is an important part of Huizhou culture. Although it began to show signs of decline in modern times, Huizhou culture is still regarded as a typical regional culture in China. Huizhou culture originated in the early Qin Dynasty (221 BC–207 BC), developed in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 AD–1279 AD), and flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 AD–1911 AD). Huizhou culture is a traditional and distinctly regional Chinese culture, and Hui-style architecture is the material embodiment thereof. They founded communities with a traditional clan social structure and created a new culture called the ‘Huizhou culture’. Ancient people moved from the central plains to these regions to avoid war and embrace a secluded way of life. Traditional villages in the Huizhou region of eastern China are found close to rivers and mountain ranges.
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