佛塔塔刹的演变及其艺术特色

The Evolution and Artistic Features of the Upper Ornamentation of Pagoda

佛塔，在所有佛教建筑类型中有着崇高的地位和不朽的精神内涵，是佛教建筑中的一个重要类型。而塔刹，那个挺立在塔尖直上云霄的物件，是佛塔中的一个重要造型元素，承载着无数佛教徒和佛德崇拜者殷切希望。本文分析了佛塔的源流及塔刹的构成要素，重点探讨了刺天式、宝葫芦式、宝瓶式塔刹的造型特征及艺术特色。

Pagoda has attained a high position and immortal spirit connotation in all kind of the Buddhist architecture, is an im- portant type of Buddhist building, Tasha which stands on the pagoda top directly up to sky is one of the most important elements of stupa modellng,also carries numerous Buddhists and countless admirers＇ sincerely hope. This paper analyzes Tashas＇ origins and elements. Especially focuses on the shape characteristics and artistic characteristics of barbed-day type, Magic Gourd-style, Aquarius-style and other special forms of Tasha.