爱华网A triumphal arch is amonument
The Arc de Triomphe,Paris
Ental structure in the shape ofan archway with one or morearched passageways, often designed to span a road. In its simplestform a triumphal arch consists of two massive piersconnected by an arch, crowned with a flatentablature orattic on which astatue might be mounted or which bears commemorative inscriptions.The main structure is often decorated with carvings, sculptedreliefs and dedications. More elaborate triumphal arches may havemultiple archways.
Triumphal arches are one of the most influentialand distinctive types of architecture associated withancient Rome.Thought to have been invented by the Romans, the triumphal arch wasused to commemorate victorious generals or significant publicevents such as the founding of new colonies, theconstruction of a road or bridge, the death of a member of theimperial family or the accession of a new emperor.
The survival of great Roman triumphal archessuch as the Arch of Titusinspired many post-Roman states and rulers, up to the present day,to erect their own arches in emulation of the Romans. Arches in theRoman style have been built in many cities around the world, mostnotably the Arc de Triomphein Paris, the Siegestor in Munich andthe Wellington Archin London.
凯旋门(Triumphal Arch)是欧洲纪念战争胜利的一种建筑。始建于古罗马时期，当时统治者以此炫耀自己的功绩。后为欧洲其他国家所效仿。常建在城市主要街道中或广场上。用石块砌筑，形似门楼，有一个或三个拱券门洞，上刻宣扬统治者战绩的浮雕。著名的有提图斯凯旋门、塞维鲁凯旋门、君士坦丁凯旋门、巴黎凯旋门、奥朗日的凯旋门、平壤凯旋门、勃兰登堡门。
