古代地图是我们阅读和研究古代城市的窗口。本文对古代“制图六体”进行了初步探讨,提出建立城市图学研究的必要性。所谓城市图学是一种研究图与空间之间对位关系的学问.就是通过对古代地图的研读和转译,建立起一套历史城市空间分析和规划设计的方法。文章强调“制图六体”是古代图学研究的基础.而地图转译则是开展这一研究的不二法门。
To understand the history and development of traditional city, it is important to understand the urban mapping theory of the past. Ancient Chinese created a developed mapping theory called "Six Graphic-Approach" in the 3rd century, which was actually the theoretical sumup of the experiences from even earlier times. Based on which, a new re-mapping approach is discussed in the article to establish a new methodology of spatial mapping for planning and design for today.