Abstract:

Architecture is an integral part in our lives. Each building has its own way of supporting its own inhabitants, and enjoys its unique culture and regional characteristics. Especially ancient buildings are the national symbols of the wisdom and creativity of the people, and they are also the most precious historical heritage of its ancient civilization. They present different styles of architecture and stand for different beliefs. On the basis of the previous studies of the architectural styles, the paper will make a detailed analysis of the cultural differences between some Chinese and some Western architecture. Also the reasons that account for the differences will be analyzed. The paper ends with a hope that the study will be conducive for people to learn more about diverse cultures between China and western countries and have a better understanding of the Chinese and Western architecture.

Key words: architectural style; ancient buildings, cultural differences

摘要：

建筑是人们生活中不可缺少的一部分，而一方水土养一方人，一方人拥有一方人独特的文化和地域。尤其古建筑象征了古代民众的才智和创造力，它也是古代文明最宝贵的历史遗产。它们呈现了迥异的建筑风格，代表着不同的信念。本文在前人对建筑风格研究的基础上，对一些中西方建筑物风格特点进行对比，仔细阐述其文化的差异，并对造成这些差异的原因进行了简单的分析。本文希望该研究能够使人们更多的了解中西方多样的文化，更好的了解中西方的建筑。

关键词：建筑风格；古建筑；文化差异

1. Introduction
Architecture can be seen everywhere. Architecture stands for a kind of symbol, and it has become the cultural and historical identities. In addition, it also presents their prominent styles and characteristics. As a part of environmental language, now architectural designs and decoration have become a hot topic in the research of cross-cultural nonverbal communication. The different architectures bear different cultures, and it is the mirror of the geographical environment and historical culture.