A Study of Rock Arrangement as Structure and its Rolein Scenery Formation in Yang-Zhou Gardens During the Qing Period

Abstract

Rock arrangement of gardens in Yangzhou (China) during the Qing Dynasty was examined. Objective of the studyis to investigate the techniques of rock arrangement for landscaping. Historical documents and drawings of the gardens were reviewed and field survey was conducted. The data of gardens in Yangzhou and Suzhou was quantitatively analyzed. Research results indicated that rock arrangement of gardens in Yangzhou were solid outside and hollow inside. Caves making is the typical characteristics of rock arrangement of gardens in Yangzhou.