Shanxi Ruicheng Yongle Palace Murals

Author: Jin Weino
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This book is one of the series of classic murals from Chinese temples and monasteries. It primarily introduces the murals of the Yongle Palace in Ruicheng, Shanxi. The murals are rich and diverse in content, providing ample material for understanding religious deities. They feature Buddhist figures such as Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and heavenly kings, as well as scenes reflecting the cause-and-effect doctrine. Additionally, they include Taoist deities and typical figures of loyalty, filial piety, integrity, and righteousness from Confucian ethics. These colorful paintings exhibit vigorous, fluid brushwork and harmonious, vibrant colors. The diverse clothing, faces, expressions, and actions are meticulously depicted, bringing the scenes to life. They are extremely valuable works of art, serving as a gallery of social customs from that era and truly deserving the title of a rare treasure.