Dunhuang Sculptures · Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties

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Publish Date: 1998-07-01
Features: This book is one of the "Exquisite Art of Dunhuang Caves Series." The art of Dunhuang caves directly reflects the millennium-long gap in Chinese art history from the 4th to the 14th century, vividly showcases the artistic characteristics of various dynasties such as the Sixteen Kingdoms, Northern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Western Xia, and Yuan, as well as the fusion, inheritance, and evolution of Buddhist aesthetics and traditional Chinese aesthetics. Especially the richly illustrated murals are a testament to ancient religion (especially Buddhism), culture, politics, thought, economy, ethnicity, transportation, science and technology, architecture, utensils, clothing, music, dance, sports, military, folk customs, and production.