Ming and Qing Gold and Bronze Buddha Statues -- A Series of Cultural Relic Appreciation Books

Author: Li Baohua (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Ming and Qing gold Buddha statues are one of the Buddhist sculpture arts. During the Ming Dynasty, due to the widespread construction of temples and the need for folk worship, the rapid development of gold and bronze sculptures was driven by the imperial court's donations to religious leaders, forming the "Yongxu Gold and Bronze Sculptures" with the highest artistic level between the Yongle and Xuande periods. At this time, the facial features of the sculptures were full, the designs were exquisite, the gold was abundant, and the artistic level was extremely high. The Qing Dynasty sculptures inherited the Ming Dynasty style, with meticulous craftsmanship, marking the peak period of Tibetan gold and bronze sculptures. Today, these sculptures are not only objects of worship and reverence for Buddhists but also valuable national artistic heritage, cherished by collectors both at home and abroad. The author of this book utilizes rich materials from museums and the public to compile it, providing a detailed explanation of the development history of Ming and Qing gold and bronze sculptures, the production and artistic characteristics of different regions and periods, as well as the classification and names of Han-style Buddha statues and Tibetan-style Buddha statues. Additionally, it includes collection knowledge such as the identification and authentication of bronze Buddha statues. The book is followed by over one hundred color illustrations, introducing the vivid images of more than one hundred different Buddha statues.