Study on the Plinth Art of of Southeast Hubei Folk Dwellings Taking Ancestral Temple Architecture as an Example

Abstract

Ancestral temple is the most distinctive folk architecture in Southeast Hubei and its plinths are not only the load-bearing construction, but also concentrated expression of its culture, art and science carrier. Based on the field investigation, this paper elaborates on plinth with Yangxin and Tongshan as the main research areas. From the aspects of the planar distribution, structure classification, modeling features, decorative patterns, carving techniques and other aspects of plinth in folk dwellings, it summarizes the artistic characteristics of plinth in the traditional architecture in Southern Hubei. Keywords—Southeast Hubei; folk dwellings; plinth