独乐寺山门鸱尾与背兽补记 #

New Investigation on the Chiwei and Beishou of Dulesi Main Gate

摘要:

独乐寺山门的辽代鸱尾及其背后的兽头是现存于国内建筑原位上的最早实例。背兽造型立体且塑造细致，是典型的辽代风格，对于理解中国建筑屋顶形象的构成机制和屋顶构件的演变具有关键意义。

Abstract:

The Chiwei and Beishou on the top of the roof of Main Gate building of Dulesi Temple from Liao Dynasty are the earliest examples existing in the original position of Chinese architecture. The Chiwei and Beishou, which is of typical Liao style, is of key significance for understanding the design and construction of Chinese architecture roofs as well as the evolution of roof components.