In Yangliuqing, an ancient town in Tianjin, there is a street called Guiyi Street, which is known as a place where the rich live. To the south of the street is the Shi Family Courtyard, the largest residential building in North China, and to the north of the street, just across the street, is the even older An Family Courtyard. The An Family Courtyard has been with history for 150 years, and has witnessed the prosperity and bustle of the ancient town, and recorded the traces and style of the years.
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Philosophy related to the heritage
As a building that combines history and art, the An Family Courtyard Treasure House is itself the intersection of Eastern and Western philosophy. From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, it symbolizes the "family" and "harmony" in Confucianism. Confucianism emphasizes the harmony and inheritance of the family. The treasures and artworks in the Treasure House not only reflect the accumulation of material culture, but also the inheritance and respect of the spiritual world. Every item here is like a part of the "family", carrying the memory of history and moral responsibility, and emphasizing the importance of "ritual". From the perspective of Western philosophy, the An Family Courtyard Treasure House is the pursuit of "beauty" and "truth". In the West, especially in ancient Greek philosophy, the unity of truth and beauty is an important ideological foundation. The artworks and cultural relics in the Treasure House reflect the continuous exploration of beauty and the pursuit of perfection in Western philosophy. This is not only a display of material, but also a space of thought, carrying a high respect for knowledge, art and aesthetics. Through these treasures, visitors can touch the different expressions of Eastern and Western cultures and experience a deep dialogue between history and philosophy.