A Confucian Perspective View on Aesthetics of Architecture - as an Example of the Mous' Manor, Shandong

Abstract

For Chinese nation, Confucianism is rich in unique aesthetics of architecture, whose collective unconscious aesthetic tradition has nourished the traditional architecture in the hometown of Confucius and Mencius. The Mous' Manor was lucubrated where Confucian aesthetics of architecture was investigated and whose Confucian doctrine of temperament was revealed as subduing one's self and returning to propriety, selecting a residence in a benevolent neighbourhood, blending the accomplishments and solid qualities organically in one, which led to the beautiful-and-good architectural groups.