The Philology Contribution of the Society for Research in Chinese Architecture

摘要

The paper focuses on the philology contribution of the Society for Research in Chinese Architecture. Historical texts are accumulated by the civilizations history. Textual research is the basic Chinese academic activities. The modern architectural study of China was beginning from the foundation of the Society for Research in Chinese Architecture; the research of the Society was beginning from the textural study on the ancient texts, such as Yingzao Fashi (<营造法式> , State building standard and construction manual in Song Dynasty). The further work was depended on both field investigation and textual research. The Society drew on Liang Sicheng(梁思成) and Liu Dunzhen( 刘敦桢). They worked on field investigation of ancient Chinese buildings and relics, in order to appreciating the meaning of Yingzao Fashi more. Since then, combining textual research with field investigation is an efficient method, even in today. Learning the history and publications of the Society helps us to realize the importance of the textural studying in today architectural history research.