Author(s): Liu Pinghao
Public gymnasium space has a different evolution history in China with that in the West. Based on the traditional Chinese fitness culture, and the two interruptions of World War II and the Cultural Revolution, the spatial development of China public gymnasium space can be divided into three stages since the introduction of fitness culture in China in the early 20th century: Gymnasium Hall Period, Gymnasium Field Period and Gymnasium Room Period. During these stages, both in terms of the characteristics of the gymnasium space itself and the content and organization of the fitness activities, Chinese culture and social characteristics are constantly being revealed.
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978-1-944214-31-9