传统民居——苏州历史文化的“活化石”

Traditional Folk Dwellings: Living Fossils of Suzhou's Historical Culture

苏州传统民居是苏州古建筑中数量最多的建筑形式,是苏州古城的重要组成部分。历代传统民居大多依水而建,布局与河道关系密切,其建筑充分结合绘画、雕刻、园艺等造型艺术以及文学、诗词等艺术形式,创造出了融自然、艺术意境于一体的空间环境,是世界民居建筑苑中的一枝奇葩。同时,传统民居从一个侧面记录下了苏州政治、经济和文化的发展进程,是研究和了解苏州历史、传统文化的重要实物资料。传统民居是苏州作为历史文化名城的主要元素之一,并且至今仍焕发着生命力。

As an important part of ancient Suzhou City, the folk dwellings there are arranged along the rivers. Painting, carving and horticulture are combined with literature to forge a united space environment harmonizing nature and artistic mood, which makes the folk dwellings outstanding in the world. What＇s more, Suzhou folk dwellings are also important records of the politics, economy, and culture. The folk dwellings are still function as a carrier and a reminder of the city＇s historical culture.