大同华严寺薄伽教藏殿尺度设计再读*

Reexamining the Dimensional Design of the Bhagavad Sutra Hall in Huayan Monastery, Datong

摘要:

古建筑尺度研究之于个案营造技艺、营建历史， 群案匠作示踪，度量衡史和科技史研究均有重要意义。对于创建纪年明确，集辽代大木、辽代彩塑、辽代壁藏于一体的薄伽教藏殿而言，其尺度研究意义尤为凸显，然现有研究中关乎尺度者仍有诸多空白可补。基于三维激光扫描数据和前人测绘成果，试对该殿之大木、主尊佛像、平棊和藻井架构、壁藏的基本尺度设计进行解读，并提出七点尺度假说。

Abstract:

The study of dimensional design in ancient buildings holds significant importance in understanding construction technology, construction history, craftsmanship genealogy, the history of measurement, and ancient science and technology. The Bhagavad Sutra Hall, with its well-documented date of completion, presents a unique opportunity for dimensional research due to its large timber structure, sculptures, and small timber structure from Liao dynasty. However, there are still many significant gaps in the existing dimensional studies. Drawing upon three-dimensional laser scanning data and previous measurements, this paper aims to provide an interpretation of the fundamental dimensional design of the large timber structure, the main Buddha statue, and small timber structure. Based on the findings, seven hypotheses regarding the dimensional design are proposed.