What is it about?
It is of great significance to strengthen the research on minority traditional villages and dwellings for maintaining ethnic multicultural ecology and promoting the revitalization of rural culture. In ethnic minority villages and houses the urgency of the research and protection, this paper discusses the cultural geography for the applicability of the ethnic minority villages and residential research, from the cultural ecology, cultural diffusion, regionalization and integration, culture and landscape, space and place, the respect such as comprehensive mechanism illustrates the traditional residence in ethnic minority villages and cultural geography research content and the advantage. This paper probes into the methods of cultural geography to reveal the characteristic cultural connotation of minority traditional villages, which lays a foundation for deepening disciplinary research and protecting minority villages. Taking Yao nationality as an example, this paper puts forward the framework of minority villages and dwellings research, aiming to further promote the breadth and depth of minority villages and dwellings research.
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Why is it important?
The research is important because it strengthens the study of minority traditional villages and dwellings, which is significant for maintaining ethnic multicultural ecology and promoting the revitalization of rural culture. It discusses the applicability of cultural geography in the research of minority villages and residential areas, illustrating the research content and advantages from aspects such as cultural ecology, cultural diffusion, regionalization and integration, culture and landscape, space and place, and comprehensive mechanisms. By exploring the methods of cultural geography to reveal the characteristic cultural connotation of minority traditional villages, it lays the foundation for deepening disciplinary research and protecting minority villages. Taking the Yao nationality as an example and proposing a research framework for minority villages and dwellings aims to further promote the breadth and depth of research in this field.
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The article "Content and Method of Studying Minority Traditional Villages and Dwellings Based on Cultural Geography" by Ding Chuanbiao and Xiao Dawei discusses the significance and methods of researching traditional villages and dwellings of ethnic minorities, particularly in China. Here are the main perspectives covered in the article: Urgency and Significance of Research: The article emphasizes the importance of studying traditional villages and dwellings of ethnic minorities to maintain ethnic multicultural ecology and promote rural cultural revitalization. It highlights the continuous narrative of shrinking living spaces and ethnic integration in the history of ethnic minorities in China, stressing the need for research that examines the laws governing human historical development, regional environment, migration processes, spatial differentiations, and cultural exchanges. Applicability of Cultural Geography: Cultural geography is presented as a suitable framework for researching traditional villages and residences of ethnic minorities due to its ability to analyze spatial characteristics, cultural diffusion, and the relationship between culture and the environment. The article argues that cultural geography can provide comprehensive interpretations of ethnic minority settlements, establish connections between ethnic residential culture and spatial/population subjects, and offer insights into the development patterns of traditional villages and residences. Research Content and Advantages: The research levels in cultural geography (point, line, area, volume) allow for detailed analysis of village types, cultural origins, spatial differences, and comprehensive mechanisms of cultural areas and landscapes. The use of cultural ecology to study human-environment interactions, cultural geography mapping to visualize cultural diffusion, and interdisciplinary approaches are highlighted as key advantages. The article also discusses the importance of conducting comprehensive surveys, collecting diverse samples, and utilizing big data for rigorous analysis and reliable conclusions. Case Study of Yao Nationality: The Yao nationality is used as a case study to illustrate the framework of minority villages and dwellings research. Differences in the cultural characteristics of Yao villages in different regions (e.g., northern Guangdong vs. southern Hunan) are examined to show how cultural geography can reveal patterns of cultural diffusion and integration. Goals and Future Directions: The research aims to deepen the understanding of the characteristic cultural connotations of minority traditional villages and provide strategies for the preservation and inheritance of cultural heritage in the context of urbanization and rural revitalization. The article calls for moving beyond traditional case study paradigms and establishing a scientific foundation based on cultural geography to address research gaps and promote the development of the discipline. Overall, the article advocates for a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to studying minority traditional villages and dwellings, emphasizing the role of cultural geography in uncovering the complex cultural dynamics and historical processes that shape these communities.
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This page is a summary of: Content and Method of Studying Minority Traditional Villages and Dwellings Based on Cultural Geography, Journal of South Architecture, June 2024, Viser Technology Pte Ltd,
DOI: 10.33142/jsa.v1i2.12573.
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