中国古桥艺术评述

中国造桥的历史久远，桥梁的数量极多，而且古桥的形式多种多样：有各种材料、各种构造方式、各种功能的桥。“因地制宜，就地取材，与自然环境相协调”是中国古桥的共同特点。本文列举了若干著名古桥─—安济桥、虹桥、万安桥、卢沟桥、大渡河铁索桥、珠浦桥、程阳桥等为例，评述中国古桥的技术与艺术达到的相当高的水平。

The Art of Chinese Ancient Bridges

There was a long history in Chinese bridge construction. A great amounts of bridges were built in numerical forms, such as in different materials, different construction methods and of different functions. The common distinguishing features of Chincse ancient bridges were, suited measures to local conditions, used local meterials harmonized to the natural enviroment. This article lists out many famous ancient bridges, and a review is given to the high level in technology and arts of these bridges.