Antiquities of Inscriptions and Calligraphy: Northern Wei Longmen Ten Treasures

Author: Xue Jianhua
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: The Longmen Grottoes are located on Longmen Mountain to the south of Luoyang City, Henan Province, and are one of China's largest groups of grottoes. Over several centuries, from the Northern Wei to the Northern Song dynasties, tens of thousands of caves, niches, sculptures, inscriptions, and stone carvings were carved, among which there are numerous masterpieces. The Longmen Sculpture Inscriptions are among the most representative examples. This collection selects ten outstanding old rubbings of the Longmen sculptures from the Shiyang Cave in Longmen Mountain, which are universally recognized as masterpieces. These rubbings are typical representatives of the Northern Wei calligraphic style and are presented to. The ten Longmen masterpieces in this collection are exquisite examples of the Longmen calligraphic style, showcasing the rich variations in the Northern Wei era's artistic style. They are bold, majestic, and full of elegance, with a classical atmosphere that is self-contained and imbued with ancient charm. They are sure to provide numerous artistic enjoyment and learning benefits for all.