This book includes: 1. Historical evolution; (1) Excavation process; (2) Luoyang history; (3) Longmen and Luoyang culture in the Northern Wei Dynasty; (4) Longmen and Luoyang culture in the Sui and Tang Dynasties;
2. Scenic spots; (1) Xishan Grottoes; (2) Dongshan Grottoes; (3) Xiangshan Temple; (4) Baiyuan;
3. Artistic style; (1) Tang Dynasty style; (2) Tantric statues; (3) Longmen music; (4) Cave shapes; (5) Taoist statues;
4. Cultural connotation; (1) Twenty Ranks of Longmen; (2) Grotto culture;
5. Traces of famous people; (1) Xiangshan wrote poems and won brocade robes; (2) Juyi Xiangshan Nine Elders Association; (3) Lotte raised funds to build Xiangshan; (4) Qianlong Xiangshan Royal Stele Pavilion; (5) Yao Chong opened a Buddhist cave as a filial piety;
6. Legends and stories; (1) The legend that the Dragon Gate cannot be opened; (2) The legend that Dayu split the Dragon Gate; (3) The legend that the Dragon Gate has a mouth of a toad; (4) The legend that the carp jumps over the Dragon Gate; (5) The legend of Wu Zetian's Buddha statue;
7. Protection and development; (1) Scientific protection; (2) Reasonable development, etc.
Reader comments
This book is really good! The historical evolution part of the book helped me understand the development of Longmen Grottoes, and also reminded me of the shock I felt when I visited the Grottoes. And I especially like the legends and stories in the book. Each one is very interesting and gives me a deeper understanding of this art treasure house. I think this book is very suitable for friends who are interested in history and culture. I recommend it!
This book is really good! The historical evolution part of the book helped me understand the development of Longmen Grottoes, and also reminded me of the shock I felt when I visited the Grottoes. And I especially like the legends and stories in the book. Each one is very interesting and gives me a deeper understanding of this art treasure house. I think this book is very suitable for friends who are interested in history and culture. I recommend it!