Value Re-Cognition of Yingxian Wood Pagoda from MultipleValue Perspectives

Yingxian Wood Pagoda is the oldest and highest pavilion-like wood pagoda in the world, which represents the highest level of wood construction technology in China. As, the wood pagoda has suffered plenty of weathering, disasters and wars, it is urgent to be protected and repaired from its increasing damage and deformation with time. The value analysis is the optimized task of a heritage protection. Therefore, the value composition of Yingxian Wood Pagoda was analyzed from history, science, art and social culture and other multi-value perspectives. The historic value of the wood pagoda was explored from the aspects of architectural styles, structure damages, member forms, Buddhas and hoards. The scientific value of wood tower was explored from the aspect of the structure system and proportion scale. The artistic value was explored from architectural form proportions, Dougong, Buddhas, murals, plaques, wind chimes and calligraphy. The social and cultural values were explored from social condensation, cultural diversity and landscape resources, which was expected to provide reference to future conservation of historical heritage.