Author: Dunhuang Institute for Cultural RelicsPublisher:
ISBN: 9780865190115
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The Art Treasures of Dunhuang ; Dunhuang Institute for Cultural Relics
Author: Dunhuang Institute for Cultural RelicsPublisher:
ISBN: 9780865190115
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The Art Treasures of Dunhuang
Author: Cave Temples of Dunhuang
Author: Neville AgnewPublisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606064894
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
The Mogao grottoes in northwestern China, located near the town of Dunhuang on the fabled Silk Road, constitute one of the world’s most significant sites of Buddhist art. Preserved in some five hundred caves carved into rock cliffs at the edge of the Gobi Desert are one thousand years of exquisite wall paintings and sculpture. Founded by Buddhist monks in the late fourth century, Mogao grew into an artistic and spiritual center whose renown extended from the Chinese capital to the far western kingdoms of the Silk Road. Among its treasures are 45,000 square meters of murals, more than 2,000 statues, and over 40,000 medieval silk paintings and illustrated manuscripts. This sumptuous catalogue accompanies an exhibition of the same name, which will run from May 7 through September 4, 2016, at the Getty Center. Organized by the Getty Conservation Institute, Getty Research Institute, Dunhuang Academy, and Dunhuang Foundation, the exhibition celebrates a decades-long collaboration between the GCI and the Dunhuang Academy to conserve this UNESCO World Heritage Site. It presents, for the first time in North America, a collection of objects from the so-called Library Cave, including illustrated sutras, prayer books, and other exquisite treasures, as well as three full-scale, handpainted replica caves. This volume includes essays by leading scholars, an illustrated portfolio on the replica caves, and comprehensive entries on all objects in the exhibition.
The Art Treasures of Dunhuang
Author: 风雨敦煌话沧桑
Author: 杨秀清Publisher: 五洲传播出版社
ISBN: 9787508509167
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
本书以中英文对照地形式介绍了于河西走廊、汉设敦煌郡、莫高窟开窟、沙州归义军政权建立等内容。
The Conservation of Cave 85 at the Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang
Author: Neville AgnewPublisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606061577
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
The Mogao Grottoes, a World Heritage Site in northwestern China, are located along the ancient caravan routes—collectively known as the Silk Road—that once linked China with the West. Founded by a Buddhist monk in the late fourth century, Mogao flourished over the following millennium, as monks, local rulers, and travelers commissioned hundreds of cave temples cut into a mile-long rock cliff and adorned them with vibrant murals. More than 490 decorated grottoes remain, containing thousands of sculptures and some 45,000 square meters of wall paintings, making Mogao one of the world’s most significant sites of Buddhist art. In 1997 the Getty Conservation Institute, which had been working with the Dunhuang Academy since 1989, began a case study using the Late–Tang dynasty Cave 85 to develop a methodology that would stabilize the deteriorating wall paintings. This abundantly illustrated volume is the definitive report on the project, which was completed in 2010.
Dunhuang Art
Author: Wenjie DuanPublisher: Abhinav Publications
ISBN: 9788170173137
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Dunhuang Although Internationally Known Is Infrequently Visited. The Mogao Shrine At Dunhuang Is A Cluster Of 492 Caves, Containing 45,000 Square Metres Of Frescoes And 2,415 Stucco Statues. These Caves Were Created, Renovated And Maintained Continually With Devotion And Care From The 4Th Upto The 14Th Century. In This Volume We Have Provided An English Translation Of Selected Writings Of Prof. Duan Wenjie, Director Of The Dunhuang Academy Who Has Given A Chronological Study Of The Contents Inside The Mogao Caves With Several Decades Of Research Of The Dunhuang Academy Under His Command. Prof. Tan Chung, The Editor, Has Furnished An Illuminating Introduction, While Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, The Driving Spirit Behind This Volume, Has Made Succinct Comments In Her Foreword . A Valuable Information On All The Mogao Caves Has Been Added. Colour And Black And White Photographs And Fine Sketches By Vineet Kumar Supplement The Text. The Indira Gandhi National Centre For The Arts Is Committed To Exploring All Dimensions Of Art. It Feels Privileged To Place Before Art Historians And Art Lovers Of The English-Speaking World First-Hand Information About His Unique Art Gallery Going Back To One-And-A-Half Millennia.
ART TREASURES OF DUNHUANG
Author: Dunhuang
Author: Wenbin ZhangPublisher: Art Media Resources
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Commemmorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Dunhuang's Libary Cave, this monumental exhibition brings together for the first time important cultural relics presently in the Dunhuang cave shrines and those housed in national museums outside of China, including renowned collections in Japan, Britain, France and Germany. Painted sculptures, murals (photographs of actual murals and replicas), painted silk banners and manuscripts are well represented. Essays discuss the history and the artistic legacy of Dunhuang as well as detail the discovery of the Library Cave. Fully illustrated with over 200 color illustrations, this volume is an important visual reference for the study of Buddhist art of China and Central Asia.
Cultural Relics from Dunhuang and Turfan
Author: May-ching KaoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buddhist antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description