Author(s)

Xie Dong ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China

Corresponding Author

Xie Dong

ABSTRACT

Guild hall, as a unique form of social organization in Ming and Qing dynasties, has far-reaching significance in Chinese history. This paper studies the architectural form and social function of Chikan Guild Hall in order to explore its important role in the social change of southwest Guangdong during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. From the perspective of interdisciplinary research, combining the theories of architecture, sociology, history and other disciplines, and using the methods of field research and literature analysis, this paper makes an in-depth analysis of the architectural form characteristics, social functions and interactive relations of Chikanggu Commercial Port Guild Hall. The study found that the Chikan Guild Hall not only carries rich historical and cultural heritage, but also profoundly reflects the economic, political, cultural and other characteristics of the society at that time, with multiple functions such as natural community, economic community and spiritual community. At the same time, the interactive relationship between guild building and social change is discussed, and some suggestions on protecting and utilizing guild building are put forward. The research results provide a new perspective and method for deepening the study of guild hall architecture and social function, and also provide inspiration for the protection and utilization of cultural heritage in contemporary society.

KEYWORDS

Architectural form, Commercial port Hall, Social function, Community function

CITE THIS PAPER

Xie Dong, Research on Architectural Form and Social Function of Chikan Guild Hall in Zhanjiang. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2024) Vol. 6: 176-184. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2024.060525.

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