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June 2022Mogao Grottoes Art in Dunhuang
by Chang Shuhong (1904–1994), the author, was a famous artist and researcher on the art of Dunhuang. As the founder of Dunhuang Studies and a pioneer of Dunhuang cultural undertakings, he was honored as "the guardian of Dunhuang."
Mogao Grottoes Art in Dunhuang is general reading material about the art of Dunhuang grottoes, and it’s the ingenious work of Mr. Chang Shuhong, the pioneer of Dunhuang Studies in China.
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Superlatives of Dunhuang
by Wang Huihui
This book includes several sections focusing on the superlatives of Mogao Grottoes' cave art, architectural art, polychrome sculpture art, and mural art. The section on the superlatives of cave art introduces the distinctive characteristics of the earliest Mogao Grottoes with documented historical dating and the most prolific cave art creation team. The section on architectural art discusses the artistic value of classic caves such as Cave 16, the largest cave in Mogao Grottoes, and Cave 17, the most renowned cave. The polychrome sculpture art section showcases the artistic style of polychrome sculptures in caves like Cave 45, Cave 96, and Cave 158. The mural art section presents classic Buddhist jataka stories and sutra illustrations depicted in Dunhuang murals.Written in vivid language and rich in content, this book is highly readable and well-suited for teenagers and beginners interested in Dunhuang's art and history.
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Dunhuang Music and Dance
by Zhang Caimei
Dunhuang music and dance are integral parts of China's history of music and dance. The millennia-long history of cave excavation and sculpture in the Dunhuang region has preserved a wealth of precious images and documentary materials related to music and dance. Situated at the crossroads of cultural exchange, collision, and fusion between Central Plains culture and Western Regions culture, Dunhuang music and dance exhibit not only distinct characteristics of Central Plains music and dance, but also elements from Western Regions music and dance, as well as foreign influences. Represented by the Mogao Grottoes and the manuscripts unearthed from the scripture caves, Dunhuang murals and texts greatly enrich the research materials of Chinese music and dance history.This book consists of four parts: "Enchanting Dunhuang," "Melodious Sounds," "Graceful Dance," and "Appreciation." Considering the readers' preferences, the book takes familiar elements such as mural scenes, poems, musical instruments, and dance forms as entry points. Through a combination of text and images, it presents specialized knowledge in an accessible and easily understandable language, enhancing its readability.
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The Art of Sculptures and Murals in Mogao Grottoes
by Zhao Shengliang
This book is one of Dunhuang Stories for Teenagers. By analyzing the typical examples of sculptures and murals from prosperous times in Mogao Grottoes,the writer detaily discuss the formation,development and change of the art in Mogao Grottoes.
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The Typical Examples of Mogao Grottoes
by Zhao Xiaoxing
This book is one of Dunhuang Stories for Teenagers series.It mainly talks about the typical examples of Mogao Grottoes and the knowledge of history,culture and art in that time a historical account.By scanning the QR Code in the book,readers can listen to the audio of the story.
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The Costumes of People from Murals in Mogao Grottoes
by Xie Jing, Yang Jingqiang
This book is one of Dunhuang Stories for Teenagers series.It mainly illustrates the costumes of people from murals in Mogao Grottoes,which points out the qualities of different costumes and indicates the wisdom in them.By scanning the QR Code in the book,readers can listen to the audio of the story.
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Cave Construction
by Wang Huimin
This book elaborates on various aspects, including "The Emergence and Transmission of Buddhism," "Ancient Temples and Grottoes in Dunhuang," "Patrons, Artisans, and Engineering," "The Initial Creation of Dunhuang Grottoes," and "Construction of Dunhuang Grottoes during the Northern Wei, Western Wei, and Northern Zhou Dynasties." With a lively and illustrated approach, it provides a comprehensive introduction to the development of Buddhism in Dunhuang and the historical construction of the Mogao Grottoes. It focuses on the history of the construction of the Mogao Grottoes. The book is well-structured, thoroughly informative, and presented in an accessible and engaging manner, making it highly readable.
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June 2022Dunhuang, Dunhuang
by Chang Shuhong (1904–1994), the author, was a famous artist and researcher on the art of Dunhuang. As the founder of Dunhuang Studies and a pioneer of Dunhuang cultural undertakings, he was honored as "the guardian of Dunhuang."
Dunhuang, Dunhuang—The Autobiography of Chang Shuhong tells the life of Mr. Chang Shuhong, the guardian of Dunhuang, who devoted all his life to Dunhuang.
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Keep Watching for Dunhuang
by Zhao Shengliang
Keep Watching for Dunhuang describes some scholars who have been in Dunhuang for a long time, especially some famous Dunhuang scholars, such as Chang Shuhong, Duan Wenjie and other people's moving deeds of obscurity and selfless dedication, and also records some people and things that are closely related to Dunhuang. Through the experiences and life fragments of these characters, readers can approach Dunhuang and learn about those who have silently devoted their lives to the research and protection of Dunhuang grottoes; also understand the past, present and future of Dunhuang.
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June 2022On Dunhuang Murals
by Chang Shuhong (1904–1994), the author, was a famous artist and researcher on the art of Dunhuang. As the founder of Dunhuang Studies and a pioneer of Dunhuang cultural undertakings, he was honored as "the guardian of Dunhuang."
On Dunhuang Murals is general reading material about the art of Dunhuang murals, and it’s the ingenious work of Mr. Chang Shuhong, the pioneer of Dunhuang Studies in China.
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The Diaspora of Dunhuang National Treasures
by Wang Ruiying
The book "The Diaspora of Dunhuang National Treasures" mainly tells young people about the discovery of the Library Cave in 1900. And then the foreign predators, who came from Britain, France, America, Japan, Russia, went to the Library Cave, grab and keep the national treasure in it. After many years, Dunhuang scholars in China have to make great effert to publish the precious documents.
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Dunhuang Frescoes
by Zhao Xiaoxing, Zhang Bo
Dunhuang Frescoes divides Dunhuang murals into ten categories, including jataka, Buddhist story, karma, historical sites, worshippers, landscapes, architecture and pattern paintings etc., among which 100 representative works are selected as important. From the perspective of the youth, the author introduces the characteristics of murals in different times, the artistic style, and the knowledge of folk customs, cultural communication between Chinese and Western in the story. This book explains the representative works of Dunhuang murals in vivid words, which can arouses the youth's interest in the murals, so that they are willing to read and understand.
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June 2022On Dunhuang Painted Sculptures
by Chang Shuhong (1904–1994), the author, was a famous artist and researcher on the art of Dunhuang. As the founder of Dunhuang Studies and a pioneer of Dunhuang cultural undertakings, he was honored as "the guardian of Dunhuang."
On Dunhuang Painted Sculptures is general reading material about the art of Dunhuang painted sculptures, and it’s the ingenious work of Mr. Chang Shuhong, the pioneer of Dunhuang Studies in China.
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The Everlasting Influence of Dunhuang
by Liu Jinbao
This book focuses on Dunhuang Studies and its extensive influence all over the world. It collects abundant documents and works about Dunhuang, which are precious and valuable. Through listening to the audios and watching the videos, people can get more interested in Dunhuang and have the consciousness of protecting Dunhuang.
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June 2022The Splendor of Dunhuang
Dialogues between Chang Shuhong and Daisaku Ikeda
by Chang Shuhong (1904–1994), the author, was a famous artist and researcher on the art of Dunhuang. As the founder of Dunhuang Studies and a pioneer of Dunhuang cultural undertakings, he was honored as "the guardian of Dunhuang."
The book consists of dialogues between Chang Shuhong, the guardian of Dunhuang, and Daisaku Ikeda, a famous Japanese thinker. It contains five chapters, focusing on Dunhuang art and oriental civilization.
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The ArtsDecember 2015Chinese Grotto Art——Mogao Caves
by Dunhuang Academy
This series introduces the history, characteristic and some Buddhism knowledge of famous grottoes that were built in the ancient time.In China, grotto sculptures and fresco are regarded as a precious ancient art.
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The Treasures in the Scripture-storing Cave
by Zhao Xiaoxing, Yang Jie
The Scripture-storing cave of Dunhuang is regarded as the medieval library, which contains nearly seventy thousand ancient literature and artwork. In this book, readers can learn about the historical stories of some relics excavated from the caves. Meanwhile, this book uses the multi-media, including audios and videos, to attract the teenagers, in order to let them understand the ancient social society and the value of Dunhuang.
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The Brilliant Pearl of Silk Road
by Kong Lingmei
Taking time as a clue, this book introduces the historical development and the cultural changes, which shows the unique position of Dunhuang in the World Civilization. With the help of audio and video, people may better understand and protect Dunhuang.
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December 2022Art Works of Chang ShuhongVol.1
by The author Chang Shuhong (1904-1994) was a renowned artist and Dunhuang art researcher. He is considered the founder of Dunhuang studies and the pioneer of Dunhuang cultural career in China, earning him the title "Guardian of Dunhuang."
Carefully selected and meticulously compiled, this collection features nearly four hundred artworks from the various stages of Mr. Chang Shuhong's artistic career. It encompasses a wide range of categories, including oil paintings, watercolors, copies, sketches, and more, offering a comprehensive showcase of the distinctive creative characteristics of Mr. Chang Shuhong across different periods and reflecting his artistic journey under different circumstances. Authored by experts from the Dunhuang Academy, the detailed annotations provide valuable insights into the background of each piece, aiding readers in gaining a deeper understanding of the stories behind the artworks and interpreting Dunhuang art.
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December 2022Art Works of Chang ShuhongVol.2
by The author Chang Shuhong (1904-1994) was a renowned artist and Dunhuang art researcher. He is considered the founder of Dunhuang studies and the pioneer of Dunhuang cultural career in China, earning him the title "Guardian of Dunhuang."
Carefully selected and meticulously compiled, this collection features nearly four hundred artworks from the various stages of Mr. Chang Shuhong's artistic career. It encompasses a wide range of categories, including oil paintings, watercolors, copies, sketches, and more, offering a comprehensive showcase of the distinctive creative characteristics of Mr. Chang Shuhong across different periods and reflecting his artistic journey under different circumstances. Authored by experts from the Dunhuang Academy, the detailed annotations provide valuable insights into the background of each piece, aiding readers in gaining a deeper understanding of the stories behind the artworks and interpreting Dunhuang art.
