From the primitive religious view to the emergence of patriarchal clan system, from clan to feudal centralization, from sacrificial supplies to the manufacture of agricultural, military and industrial products, the idea of "harmony between man and nature" has always been the potential axis of China people's design and creation.

As the motive force of creative design, thought determines the original form of all creation, that is, creative design is the external representation of the materialization of thought and spirit. Therefore, the development history of design thought reveals such a law; That is, the essence of design is people, not products.

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Tradition is the recognition and understanding of rationality and sensibility of a country or region, which belongs to the cultural category. Tradition refers to cultural tradition. The general form of traditional culture determines the basic form of traditional architecture. Traditional architecture also reflects the form of traditional culture from a certain angle. The two are inseparable.

Therefore, tradition is characterized by its national color and local color. China traditional architecture is the most brilliant and intuitive carrier and expression of China's long-standing traditional culture and national characteristics.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-A Brief History of the Development of China's Design Thought

Baidu Encyclopedia-China Traditional Architecture