古琴是最具有中国气质的传统民族乐器之一,兴起于先秦,繁荣于隋唐。但自明清以后,古琴文化逐渐衰微,到“文革”时期几乎成了绝唱。本文拟分析古琴文化的价值取向、衰微的原因,以期通过反思,在传承与弘扬上作一些理论上的梳理,寻求古琴文化振兴的良策。 Guqin is one of the most traditional ethnic instruments with Chinese temperament, rising in the pre-Qin period and flourishing in the Sui and Tang dynasties. However, since the Ming and Qing dynasties, the guqin culture gradually declined, and almost reached its peak by the Cultural Revolution. This article intends to analyze the value orientation of Guqin culture and the reason of its decay. With a view to reconsidering, inheriting and carrying forward some theories in order to seek the good method of rejuvenating guqin culture.