第六窟中心塔柱北面（色稿）。 （配图选自《云冈纹饰全集》） （配图选自《云冈纹饰全集》） 云冈石窟位于山西省大同市，北魏年间始开凿，是蜚声中外的佛教艺术宝库，2001年被联合国教科 文组织列为世界文化遗产。云冈纹饰是云冈石窟中融合佛教义理与艺术审美的装饰纹样体系，具有"以 纹饰质，以纹表意"的特点，既是装饰符号，也是文化思想的视觉表达。作为"十四五"国家重点出版 物，由潘鲁生主编、刘燕担任执行主编，青岛出版社出版的《云冈纹饰全集》，是云冈学研究的里程碑 式成果。近日，我们对该书策划编辑申尧进行了专访，探寻云冈纹饰的独特魅力。 问：与20世纪50年代日本学者水野清一、长广敏雄的十六卷本《云冈石窟》考古研究报告、2019年 青岛出版社出版的《云冈石窟全集》相比，新书《云冈纹饰全集》有何延续与创新？ 答：三部著作恰似云冈研究的"三级跳"，反映了人们"由远及近"审视云冈石窟的过程。日本学者的 《云冈石窟》考古研究报告首次将现代考古方法应用于云冈石窟的记录与研究，具有拓荒意义。但这一 工作是在侵略战争时期对中国文化遗产进行的非法调研，其背景与动机必须正视。中国学者张焯、王 恒、赵昆雨主编，张海雁摄影的《云冈石窟全集》实 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Baici Kou Twin Towers serve as a significant symbol of Western Xia Buddhist culture, showcasing the architectural and artistic achievements of the era while reflecting the cultural integration of various ethnic groups during the Liao, Song, Xia, and Jin dynasties [6][10]. Summary by Sections Historical and Cultural Value - The Baici Kou Twin Towers are important for their representation of Western Xia's reverence for Buddhism, featuring exquisite brick carvings and decorations that highlight the unique architectural style of the period [6]. - The towers incorporate elements from various cultures, including Central Plains styles and influences from Liao and Jin, with inscriptions in both Western Xia and Sanskrit, evidencing religious and cultural exchanges [6]. Architectural Comparison - The Baici Kou Twin Towers share similarities with contemporary towers in terms of materials and structure, primarily using brick and featuring multi-layered eaves [8]. - Differences include the robust design of the Baici Kou towers compared to the more slender forms of Song towers and the compact structure of Liao towers, reflecting regional cultural characteristics [9]. Artistic Significance - The towers are considered rare artistic treasures in Chinese Buddhist architecture, combining elements from Han and Tibetan Buddhist styles, showcasing a blend of cultural influences [10]. - Their unique structural design enhances seismic resilience, demonstrating advanced construction techniques of the Western Xia period [10]. Preservation and Research - There are six other ancient towers from the Western Xia period in Ningxia, each with distinct features, contributing to the understanding of the region's architectural evolution [12]. - Preservation efforts should focus on structural repairs and environmental management, while research should integrate archaeology and history to explore the cultural interactions reflected in the towers [18].