The formation period of gardens: Shang, Zhou, Qin and Han Dynasties. The earliest garden form, in which the main building is a platform, is the combination of platform and platform. It originated from hunting and has the function of swimming. Taiwan Province can see the astronomical phenomena and enjoy the scenery.
Garden turning period: Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties (gardens began to advocate nature and private gardens appeared). The scale of the garden has changed from small to large, the color has changed from magic to natural atmosphere, and the creative method has changed from realism to the combination of realism and freehand brushwork.
The heyday of gardens: Sui and Tang Dynasties. Based on the landscape garden art, it has formed a royal style. The scale of the garden is huge, which is reflected in the overall layout of the garden, forming three categories and their characteristics, namely, Imperial Gardens in Inner China, Imperial Gardens in Palace and Imperial Gardens in Gong Li.
The maturity of gardens: Song, Yuan, Ming and early Qing. The prosperity of literati gardens has become an important symbol of the maturity of classical gardens in China. Some private gardens and imperial home forests are regularly open to the public and have the function of public gardens. Stacking stones and placing stones all show superb skills, and water control can also reduce the image of all water bodies in nature.
Late maturity of gardens: the middle and late Qing Dynasty. Form three styles: Jiangnan, North and Lingnan.
Emerging period: after the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC). The policy of universal greening and beautification.