The meaning of central axis

The central axis is the axis that dominates the overall situation on the plane of large-scale buildings. Details are as follows:

Interpretation of the "Central Axis" in academic literature: The Architectural History of China calls the axis that dominates the overall situation in the plane of ancient buildings in China the "Central Axis", and points out that "China is the only country with the most emphasis and outstanding achievements in the world". The Forbidden City lies on the central axis of Beijing.

The central axis of the Forbidden City in Beijing is 7.7 kilometers long, from Yongdingmen to the Bell and Drum Tower. It is the central symbol of the ancient capital Beijing and the longest existing central axis of the city in the world.

Mario botta, a contemporary famous modernist rational architect, came to China from Switzerland and wandered among the magnificent buildings of the Forbidden City. This is what he told the architects in China: "You don't need to move western things, just study the Forbidden City thoroughly. You see, there are only two or three colors in the Forbidden City, and two or three building materials are used to create such a shocking architectural environment with such simple things! "

Honors won by the central axis of the Forbidden City in Beijing;

(1) In March, 2022, the central axis of the protection list of traditional place names in the functional core area of the capital (the first batch of streets and alleys) was selected as the first batch of protection lists.

(2)20221October 29th 10, 2022 Beijing Public Archaeology Season was opened, and six important archaeological achievements of the year, including the central axis archaeology, were released.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Central Axis