故宮,既是明清朝的皇宮遺址,也是中國最的古代文化藝術(shù)博物館。它的建筑理念、建筑功能,以及匠心獨運的建筑意趣都成為今天我們了解中國傳統(tǒng)宮廷建筑的經(jīng)典代表作。自永樂大帝敕令修建,故宮在600多年的歷史風(fēng)云中,始終處在中心位置。那些圍繞著紫禁城展開的歷史進程,那些生活在紫禁城里的帝王嬪妃,那些為皇權(quán)穩(wěn)固、百姓福祉或勤勤懇懇,或蠅營狗茍的將相,還有那些泯滅在歲月洪流中的宮女太監(jiān)侍衛(wèi)們,都曾在這座宏偉華麗的宮殿群中經(jīng)歷過悲歡離合,也為這座高高在上的建筑群增添了生氣和活力。The Forbidden City is not only the imperial palace site of the Ming andQing dynasties, but also the largest museum of ancient culture and art inChina. Its architectural concept, architectural function, and ingenious architectural interest have become the classic representative of today’s understanding of Chinese traditional court architecture. Since its construction by the Yongle Emperor, the Forbidden City has always been at the center of its 600-year history. The historical process surrounding the Forbidden City, the emperors and concubines who lived in the Forbidden City, the generals who worked hard for the stability of the imperial power and the welfare of the people, and the palace maids, eunuchs and guards all experienced joys and sorrows in this magnificent palace complex. It also adds life and vitality to this high-rise building complex.
序 03第一章自是天下第一宮 001 PART 01·紫禁城誕生記 003 PART 02·紫禁城初模樣 013 PART 03·作為國家行政中心的紫禁城 024 PART 04·后三宮與東西六宮 051 PART 05·紫禁城的建筑理念 064第二章 紫禁城里的帝王將相 073 PART 01·明朝的皇帝 075 PART 02·清朝鼎盛時期的皇帝 091 PART 03·晚清時期的紫禁城風(fēng)云 103 PART 04·紫禁城的內(nèi)臣外臣 111 PART 05·紫禁城的后宮春秋 118第三章 紫禁城起居錄 131 PART 01·明皇宮起居錄——《酌中志》 133 PART 02·紫禁城后宮的娛樂生活 138 PART 03·紫禁城里的“四庫全書”館——文淵閣 147 PART 04·紫禁城內(nèi)的儒釋道三教共存 151 PART 05·紫禁城里的西風(fēng)東漸 160第四章 從皇宮到故宮 167 PART 01·中國古代建筑藝術(shù)之集大成者 169 PART 02·新紀元之艱難啟程 173 PART 03·故宮文物南遷與太和殿前的華北日軍受降儀式 177 PART 04·頂級博物館之來日方長 182