首先,“城市雕塑”只是近20多年来国内的一种习惯性称谓,它尚不能确切地表达和涵盖它在形态、主题、空间、场所及文化关联等方面所具有的特殊属性。本文权且借此名称展开相关的讨论。从古今中外设立在城市户外空间的雕塑作品的形式、主题、内涵、功用、社会语境及场所特性来看,具有丰富而不同的历史和文化属性,而随时间的推移而呈现的城市空间中的雕塑,往往从某些层面和角度显现出城市的历史文化、精神气质、地方特性、地标功用 First of all, “urban sculpture ” is only a habitual appellation in the country in the past 20 years. It can not express and cover the special attributes it possesses in form, theme, space, place and cultural connection. This article and by the name of the relevant discussions. In terms of the forms, themes, connotations, functions, social contexts and characteristics of the sculptures set up in outdoor spaces in cities both at home and abroad, the historical and cultural attributes are rich and varied, and the urban space presented over time Of the sculpture, often from some aspects and perspectives show the city’s history and culture, spiritual temperament, local characteristics, landmark function