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The government is responsible for protecting a nation's cultural identity.
Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional styles.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
We all know that China's history is a long and complex one which stretches
over thousands of years. With such a long and varied history, it's hard to
accurately define our 'cultural identity'. For example, in the Tang Dynasty,
many people thought that fat women were the most beautiful, but now things are
different, and most people think that slim girls are prettier. The same is true
for building designs; some things that were desirable in the past are no longer
popular.
I think that, as a country, we have a responsibility to preserve a piece of
our past, but that doesn't mean that we have to live in the past. Just because
my relatives were farmers, doesn't mean that every future generation has to live
in a farmhouse, or even in a house that looks like a farmhouse.
Many modern buildings are safer than old buildings, because we have learned
how to make stronger buildings that will last longer. I think that modern
buildings that incorporate a subtle traditional style into their design are
beautiful, but it's also good for buildings to have a wild, modern, Chinese
flavor. Each period of Chinese history is a little different, so we should leave
room for new expression.
In the future, today's newest designs may well become traditional. Keeping
this fact in mind, I agree that some buildings should be built in traditional
styles; however, we should also allow young Chinese architects to weave the
essence of the current era into their building designs. The government is not
only responsible for protecting a nation's cultural identity; it also has a
responsibility to allow for continued growth.
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发表于 2016-7-10 15:24:54