砚的文化意韵及价值探析
Research on the Cultural Meaning and Value of Inkstone

砚是“文房四宝”之一，自古以来为人们熟悉喜爱。作为文化流传的工具、载体，砚的文化意韵及价值值得深入探析。砚浑然融合自然天工与人工之巧，具备灵性品格和经济价值；砚以比德善美的传统观念，蕴含着美学意义和人文价值；砚穿越时空美誉广布，彰显文化魅力和艺术价值；砚能联络情感助推交流，具有催生交际功能的外交价值。在新的时代背景下，砚的开发应顺应需求主动求变，拓展非遗的市场价值，让这一传统文化瑰宝继续发扬光大。
Inkstone is one of the “Four Treasures of a Scholar’s Room” and has been familiar and loved by people since ancient times. As a tool and carrier for cultural transmission, the cultural charm and value of inkstone are worth further exploration. The inkstone blends seamlessly with natural manpower, possessing spiritual character and economic value; the traditional concept of goodness and beauty in inkstones embodies aesthetic significance and humanistic value; inkstone has a wide reputation throughout time and space, showcasing cultural charm and artistic value; the emotional connection between inkstones promotes communication and fosters the diplomatic value of communicative functions. In the new era, the development of inkstones should actively seek changes in response to demand, expand the market value of intangible cultural heritage functions, and continue to carry forward this traditional cultural treasure.