In terms of usage, the courtyard space almost encompasses all the life content of the home.
It can be seen that the combination of atmosphere, vitality, and richness has formed the tone of traditional Chinese architecture.
Therefore, the horse head wall is also known as a fire sealing wall.
In ancient China, idioms such as “one horse leads, one horse achieves success, and one horse makes contributions” demonstrate people’s worship and love for horses.
Horse, among many animals, can be called a mascot.
Such beauty amazed the whole world! If ‘atmosphere’ arises from reason, then ‘anger’ arises from emotion.
The second thing: enclosed courtyards and courtyard courtyards have been the main forms of Chinese architecture for thousands of years.
The static and rigid walls, with the horse head wall, exude a dynamic aesthetic.
The attraction of courtyard style residential buildings is the humanistic spirit hidden behind the architectural form.
The first item: Ma Tou Wall Ma Tou Wall is an important feature of Huizhou architecture.
In villages where people live together, the density of residential buildings is relatively high, which is not conducive to fire prevention.
The stronger the emotion, the stronger the artistry.
The colors are bright and only stand out in the sunlight, showcasing the grandeur of various environments.
Sparkling and pleasing to the ear, flickering and sparkling Chinese architectural art, emphasizing the gate, large windows, large depth, and large eaves, with a broad view and direct access to nature, fully reflecting the idea of “harmony between heaven and man”.
The tall and enclosed walls are intricately arranged due to the design of the horse head wall.
However, the high horse head wall can serve as a barrier to the source of fire in the event of a fire in adjacent residential buildings.
This introverted, closed, and warm and comfortable courtyard space has nurtured and cultivated the temperament and character of generations of Chinese people, making it the most common traditional way of life.
In the form of houses enclosed, they carry the ideological concepts and aesthetic tastes of the Chinese people.
Enclosure not only refers to physical protection, but also establishes the relationship between people, forming an independent and complete local space and feeling a sense of security and belonging
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This may be the reason why ancient Huizhou architectural designers referred to this type of fire wall as the “horse head wall”.
The cornices at the four corners are raised, either fluttering or towering, making the solidification appear ready to move.
Looking down from a high place, the undulating horse head walls in the village where the people live together create a visual sense of “ten thousand horses galloping” and also symbolize the vitality and prosperity of the entire clan.
The “horse head” on the horse head wall is usually in the “golden seal style” or “Chao Hu style”, indicating the owner’s pursuit of the ideal of “studying and becoming an official”.