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Prosperity at that time but silence for a hundred years - Professor Han Zenglu talks about reflections and inspirations on the historical changes of the ancient capital of Beijing

Published: April 6, 2006 Edit:

w88 casino News (Reporter Li Jing)The collision of ancient and modern, the confrontation of culture and technology, the ancient capital of Beijing, the vicissitudes of the world, left people lamenting the prosperity of that time, calling for awakening from a hundred years of silence.4month4Day, the architectural chapter of the series of lectures on saving traditional culture sponsored by the Humanities Society - "Yixue Thinking and Cultural Consciousness" in Boxue109Hold. Han Zenglu, professor of the Institute of Culture of Beijing Institute of Civil Engineering and Architecture, gave a profound lecture to the students.

The lecture is divided into four parts. Professor Han introduced in detail the ruins of the ancient capital of Beijing that were lost due to historical changes, the architecture and urban planning of Beijing, the connotation of Yi studies in the ancient capital of Beijing, and the significance of protecting the architecture of the ancient capital through rich text and picture materials. The lecture was complete in content, with pictures and texts, allowing the students to deeply appreciate the charm of the ancient city of Beijing during the lecture, and enhanced their awareness of protecting ancient buildings and inheriting national culture.

Professor Han first listed the specific names and reasons for demolition of ancient buildings in Beijing from the early years of the Republic of China to the Cultural Revolution: Xi'an Gate, Yongding Gate, Chang'an Left and Right Gates, Beihai Three Gates, Jingshan West Gate, etc. --- Human civilization fell to the ground. He said: "In addition to some people enriching their own pockets, the main reason for the destruction of the original style of the ancient city of Beijing is that Beijing's modern architecture and urban master planning are not careful and accurate enough. Mr. Liang Sicheng and Chen Zhanxiang proposed in the "Recommendations on the Central Position of the Central People's Government" that the capital administrative The center was built outside the old city to protect the original style of the ancient city. However, due to various reasons, the proposal was not adopted. Instead, the world-famous Beijing City Wall and most of the city gates were destroyed. This is why the city of Beijing lost its original charm."

Then, Professor Han Zenglu asked the students a series of questions: How to correctly interpret the historical and cultural value and contemporary use value of Beijing’s ancient buildings? How to organically combine the protection of cultural heritage with the development of the national economy? How to correctly handle the relationship between building function and building form? Does Beijing’s urban planning and development have to come at the expense of its own culture? How much of the ancient capital style is left, and how long can the existing ancient capital style be maintained? With these questions, Professor Han said happily: "We should see that the government has stepped up efforts to protect and restore ancient buildings. Whether it is the reconstruction of Yongding Gate, the restoration of the archway on Qianmen Street, the restoration of the moat, and the revival of the Dagaoxuan Hall, Beijing's ancient city style has gradually been restored and is developing in a better direction."

The Yixue connotation of Beijing's ancient capital architecture is another focus of Professor Han's lecture. He pointed out, "Without characteristics, there is no value. The architectural characteristics of the ancient capital of Beijing are that it contains the cultural connotation of the Yi study of the Chinese nation, which cannot be compared and replaced by any other culture." Professor Han explained the historical evolution of Beijing from the "Book of Changes" in which the ancients believed in the harmony of heaven and man, and the harmony of body and mind. revolution and the naming of Yixue; from the geographical and astronomical directions of the four astronomical phenomena and the twenty-eight constellations, it explains the favorable location and location of Beijing's buildings; it describes the Yixue direction and architectural layout of Beijing from the innate and acquired Bagua directions; it explains the naming of the inner and outer palaces from the perspective of Yin and Yang of the universe……Professor Han’s lecture was vivid and detailed, which not only allowed the students to look at the style of ancient Beijing and regret that it was no longer the same, but also saw the hope of restoring Beijing’s ancient cultural architecture.

Professor Han finally said: "Protecting ancient buildings is of great significance. It is not only the responsibility of each of us Chinese descendants, but also an urgent need to receive the wisdom of ancient buildings and learn, publicize and popularize urban scientific knowledge." He gave the students five points of inspiration:

1. Chinese architecture is a special symbol of the ancient capital of Beijing.

2. Closeness is an important characteristic of the ancient capital of Beijing.

Three. Protecting Beijing’s water system is crucial.

IV. Protecting the ancient capital of Beijing is loving China.

5. Improve the cultural quality of the whole people and protect the style of the ancient capital.

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