泰山地区牌坊、牌楼建筑艺术初探

A Tentative Discussion on the Architectural Art of Memorial & Ceremonial Archways in Taishan Mount Area

长久以来,不论是在中国还是在世界的其他地方,牌坊都被公认为是古老的中华文化的一个象征和标识,在传统文化艺术中具有特殊的地位。这些中国特有的门洞式建筑,或古朴凝重、庄严肃穆,或金碧辉煌、绚丽华美,构成了一幅幅瑰丽多姿、蔚为壮观的独特人文景象。泰山地区自古以来便是华夏文明的精华荟萃之地,其中建筑文化艺术的成就之高、作用之大、文脉之深,另人叹为观止。作为泰山地区传统建筑艺术的主要成就之一,泰山牌坊可以说与泰山历史文脉有着深厚的情系。你可以称其为泰山特色古建筑景观小品,或泰山传统建筑艺术的附设品,甚至是一种城市固有空间的建筑设施,但无论何种定位,都不可湮灭和消退其在泰山文化背景下所承袭的历史责任和文化涵义。

Recognized world widely as a symbol and logo of ancient traditional Chinese culture, memorial & ceremonial archways has played a special role in traditional Chinese art. Whether they are dignified, solemn, beautifully decorated,lofty or gorgeous, these ancient archways are unique human architecture which forms a magnificent and spectacular landscape. Since ancient times, Taishan culture including its art of building, is the representive of Chinese civilization As the important achievements of the traditional architectural art in Taishan area, Taishan memorial & ceremonial archways,with their historical responsibility and cultural connotation, can be compared to the sketches or accessories of Taishan ancient architecture or even the natural facilities of a city.