1. In the past, people thought that ghosts frequented their houses, so they built a wall to block the path of ghosts. Because it is said that children can only walk in a straight line and can't turn.
2, according to the wall has the function of wind, blocking the line of sight, if the wall decoration, will cause the effect of the scene.
3. Decorate the courtyard.
4, according to the wall plays an isolation role, making it difficult for the outside world to peep at the activities in the hospital.
5. Add atmosphere to the courtyard and pray for good luck.
Extended information: the art of looking at the wall in China classical architecture
The earliest zhaobi of China was found in Qishan Palace site in the Western Zhou Dynasty, Shaanxi Province. Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, the form of zhaobi has become more and more exquisite. There is a wall in front of the temple house, which is very imposing.
The shape of the wall is often zigzag or goose-winged. A complete zhaobi consists of three parts: wall seat, wall body and wall top. Most of the wall seats are abutment-type or sumeru-type; Most of the walls are inlaid with tiles to form a smooth plane, or carved tiles; The top of the wall is usually in the form of a rest mountain and a temple top.
Zhaobi is widely used in front of palaces, palaces and temples, most of which are resplendent and beautifully decorated; The zhaobi in front of the deep house compound of the General House is small and exquisite, unpretentious, occasionally decorated, but not so luxurious. This shows the difference in the level of the owners of mansions in ancient feudal society.
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