器以藏礼:汉碑文化意蕴概述——以曲阜汉碑为例

Ritual Hidden in Utensils—Overview of the Cultural Connotation of Han Dynasty Inscriptions—Taking theChinese Han Dynasty Inscriptions in Qufu as an Example

碑刻是极具中国特色的器物。作为书写记录的媒介载体,碑刻不仅承载了中国文化的核心理念——礼乐文明,而且是"器以藏礼"的重要表征。以曲阜汉碑为例,从"器以藏礼"这一礼制造物的视域来探究汉碑作为礼器生成的观念,揭示汉碑作为儒家的象征物——礼器在公共空间里所蕴含的儒家德政、孝悌、忠诚等观念,从而昭示出儒家思想中人生价值追求、伦理观念、生命智慧与美学理想。

Stele inscriptions are artifacts with prominent Chinese characteristics.As a medium of writing and recording,inscriptions not only carry the core concept of Chinese culture—the civilization of rite and music,but alsoa significant symbol of“Ritual Hidden in Utensils”.Taking the Chinese Han Dynasty Inscriptions in Qufu as an example,this paper tries to explore the concept of Han dynasty inscriptions as a ritual artifact from the perspective of the ritual creation—“Ritual Hidden in Utensils”.In this paper,the combination of literature and material objects is used to reveal Confucius s conceptions on the benevolent rule,filial piety,loyalty contained in Han dynasty inscriptions on the public space,a symbol of Confucianism as ritual vessels,so as to reflect the pursuit of life values,ethical concepts,life intelligence and aesthetic ideals in Confucianism.