文章对图像工程这一新学科的定义和内容作了介绍，对图像工程的理论和图像技术的应用给出了详细的分类。本文在此基础上就近五年我国图像工程有关重要文献作了统计和分析，概括了图像工程在我国的发展现状、研究趋势和应用范围，对从事图像工程研究和图像技术应用的人员提供信息和参考。

This paper provides a well-regulated explanation of the definition as well as contents of image engineering, a classification of the theories of image engineering and the applications of image technology. In addition, a comprehensive survey on important Chinese publications about image engineering in the past five years is carried out. An analysis and a discussion of the statistics made on the classification results are also presented. This work shows a general and up-to-date picture of the current status, progress trends and application areas of image engineering in China. It also supplies useful information for readers doing research and/or application works in this field, and provides a helpful reference for editors of journals and potential authors of papers.