Architecture of Jiangxi

It is defined as an architectural style that the intersections of closely spaced buildings, surrounded by brick walls, form a relatively enclosed courtyard.

Distinct from its counterparts in surrounding regions, Jiangxi architecture has a series of characteristics that differs from its neighbours' styles in many ways.

This period refers to the early and middle Ming dynasty when China enjoyed an economic prosperity, and it can be witnessed by the grandiose features of architecture in Jiangxi.

Stimulated by a national trend of sophisticated aesthetics and also by improvements of handcraft, Jiangxi architecture evolved into an elaborately-decorated style.

By the time Communism began to take shape in Jiangxi at the start of the 20th century, many of its architecture would be influenced by Stalinist socialist realism based on its Soviet designs.

Roughly speaking, sandstone is preferred in western Jiangxi and limestone is usually seen in the east, while granite is typically used in northwestern region.

It is noted that eastern Hunan, southeastern Hubei, southwestern Anhui and northwestern Fujian are the major destinations of historical Jiangxi migrants.

Moreover, architectures in Ji'an tend to be more coloured than other regions in Jiangxi, since wood carvings and clay sculptures are often painted in decoration.

As for the architectural framework, wooden beams of a building in the west of Gan River are usually laid directly on the inner walls, instead of on the columns.