Zhao Zhouqiao's Fairy Tales

Legend has it that there are 100 gods in the sky, including 8 generals, 72 demons, 36 plough, 28 stars, 9 stars, 6 Ding and 6 Jia. This myth and legend inspired Zhao Zhouqiao's architectural concept to some extent.

It laid the ideological foundation for creative design. On the basis of this idea, our ancestors, clever craftsmen, boldly conceived and skillfully conceived, made full use of the previous experience and myths and legends, and integrated them into the structure of the bridge.

First, the overall modeling structure of the ancient scientific bridge in heavenly stems and earthly branches is designed, that is, Tai Chi is divided into instruments, two instruments are divided into four images, and four images are divided into eight diagrams. With the galloping, the bridge is divided into two musical instruments at both ends. The four small arches are four elephants.

The second is to combine the legendary gods with the components of the bridge, so that scientific experience can be integrated with myths and legends. Created the deified image of Zhao Zhouqiao. For example, 28 arch rings are 28 stars, and the 72 arch stones of each arch ring are 72 demons, which support the bridge bottom below it. Nine iron beams are nine stars, six dog stones are six Liu Ding Jia, and they protect the bridge.

One hundred and eight stones facing the sky are one hundred and eight generals, guarding both sides of the bridge. Thirty-six railings are 36 days, guarding the bridge deck. Within the layout of Tai Chi, Two Instruments, Four Elephants and Eight Diagrams, various gods will divide their forces to guard, cooperate closely and do their best.

This ingenious design, drawing on, using and combining myths and legends, and combining reality with reality, makes the influence of this myth play a subtle role in the design and construction of bridges. This is a great invention of China craftsmen. Because of this ingenious combination, the image of God penetrated into the structure of the bridge, and the structure of the bridge was reflected in the image of God, and the bridge became the incarnation of God-deified Zhao Zhouqiao.

Myths and legends are fictional stories, but they are ingeniously and scientifically combined by the extraordinary genius of craftsmen. The project is outstanding, which makes them play an important role in architecture, providing valuable experience for future generations and being widely praised by the world.

Extended data

Zhao Zhouqiao not only has unique construction technology and high scientific research value, but also has beautiful shape, fine bridge pattern carving and high artistic value. It spans the Weihe River, just like a Changhong flying frame, with huge body and magnificent momentum.

On the curved and flat main arch line, there are four small arches lying symmetrically, like four giant garlands, decorated on the bridge shoulders. The outline is clear, the lines are bright, and in the grandeur, it reveals a rich and light aesthetic feeling.

The legendary gluttony of water-absorbing animals is carved in the middle of the top of the bridge, which is a good wish that the bridge will not be damaged by water for a long time. Fences and sentries are carved with exquisite stone carvings, including various dragons, animal faces, floral ornaments, bamboo joints and so on. , especially dragons.

The dragon is either entrenched in the game or landed in the water, unpredictable and its expression is extremely moving. The carving method is vigorous and powerful, and the artistic style is novel and bold, which shows the rich, rigorous and elegant stone carving style of Sui Dynasty.

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