Using the concept of “image” and borrowing the method of studying settlement space from sensitive forms, this paper makes a preliminary study on polydimensional space of Chinese ancient villages. The characteristic of Chinese ancient villages is “recognizable” and “impressive” because of their perspicuous symbols and sensitive forms, which consist a livid psychological picture of memory space. The ancient villages in the southern watery area can be considered as an excellent illustration: houses built by rivers, stone bridges above the br...
