能工巧匠,艺术瑰宝——智化寺转轮藏赏析

Talented Craftsmen and Art Treasures--Appreciation of the Scripture Cabinet in the Zhihua Temple

智化寺转轮藏是北京地区保留至今的唯一一具明代转轮藏,距今已有570余年的历史。其建筑结构严谨,雕刻艺术精湛,佛教涵义深奥,既具有古典建筑的美感,又包含了设计建造者对佛教教理的领悟,是宗教文化物化的表现形式,堪称是一件绝世的艺术珍品。本文从结构特征、装饰工艺、实用功能和深远寓意四个方面对智化寺转轮藏进行简要解析,感受中国古代工匠的奇思妙想,欣赏转轮藏的营造之美,体味到中华文明的博大精深和华夏先民的无穷智慧。

The Scripture Cabinet in the Zhihua Temple is the only Ming Dynasty Scripture Cabinet preserved in Beijing,which has more than 570 years.It has sophisticated layout,exquisite carving art and profound Buddhist doctrines.The Scripture Cabinet not only has the beauty of classical architecture,but also includes the designer's understanding of Buddhist doctrines.It is the manifestation of religious and cultural,and can be considered an unparalleled artistic treasure.This article briefly analyzes the Scripture Cabinet in the Zhihua Temple from four aspects:structural characteristics,decorative techniques,practical functions and profound implications,in order to feel the wonderful ideas of ancient Chinese craftsmen,appreciate the beauty of the Scripture Cabinet,appreciate the profound Chinese civilization and the endless wisdom of the Chinese ancestors.