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.