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.