Ming and Qing gold and bronze Buddha statues

Author: Li Baohua
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Ming and Qing gold and bronze Buddhist statues are part of Buddhist sculpture art. During the Ming Dynasty, the rapid development of gold and bronze sculptures was driven by the widespread construction of temples, the need for worship, and the imperial court's donations to religious leaders, leading to the creation of the "Yongxu and Xuande Gold and Bronze Sculptures," which represented the highest level of sculptural art during the Yongle and Xuande reigns. These sculptures were characterized by full faces, exquisite shapes, rich gold color, and extremely high artistic quality. In the Qing Dynasty, sculptures inherited the Ming Dynasty's artistic traditions, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and marking the peak period of Tibetan gold and bronze sculptures. Today, these statues are not only objects of worship for Buddhists but also precious national artistic heritage, cherished by collectors both in China and abroad. The author of this book utilizes extensive materials from museums and the private sector to detail the development history of Ming and Qing gold and bronze sculptures, the production and artistic characteristics of different regions and periods, the classification and names of Han-style and Tibetan-style statues, as well as collection knowledge such as appraisal and authentication of bronze statues. The book is accompanied by over 100 color illustrations, showcasing the vivid images of more than 100 different statues.