夏鼐与常书鸿——以敦煌学为中心

Xia Nai and Chang Shuhong:Centering Dunhuang Studies

夏鼐和常书鸿分别是中国考古学和敦煌学的代表人物。夏鼐(1910~1985年)是我国著名的考古学家、中国考古工作的主要指导者和组织者,曾任中国社会科学院考古研究所所长,在考古学方面有卓越贡献,对敦煌学的发展也做出了重要贡献。

Xia Nai and Chang Shuhong were distinguished scholars in the fields of Chinese archaeology and Dunhuang studies.They first met during the Northwest Scientific Expedition to Dunhuang in 1944 and maintained a profound friendship for over four decades.Through deeper academic exchanges during the expedition to northwest China,Xia and Chang found common ground on various issues,including the numbering of Mogao Caves,cultural relic conservation,and sharing of archaeological materials.However,they also held distinct viewpoints on certain matters.During a period of turbulence in Chang Shuhong's career and interpersonal relations,Xia Nai provided both direct and indirect encouragement and assistance.After 1949,their interactions intensified due to work-related connections.The interactions between Xia Nai and Chang Shuhong were consistently mediated through Dunhuang studies and left a profound impact on the history of scholarship.