Dazu Rock Carvings is the general name for the 102 cliff statues in Dazu County, Chongqing. They are large in scale, exquisite in carving skills, rich in content, have distinctive national characteristics, have high historical value, and occupy a pivotal position in the history of ancient Chinese grotto art. The Dazu Rock Carvings were first excavated in 892, and were completed in 1162 through the Later Liang, Later Tang, Later Jin, Later Han, and Later Five dynasties. It lasted more than 250 years and lasted until the Ming and Qing Dynasties. After many vicissitudes, it is a treasure house of grotto art with a long history. Dazu Rock Carvings is a classical encyclopedia, which is of extremely high value in many fields such as religion, literature, art, history, philosophy, science, architecture, and folklore. It is a masterpiece of the integration of Buddhist culture and traditional Chinese culture.
Reader comments
This book gave me a deeper understanding of the Dazu Rock Carvings. The author Li Kui's description is very vivid, making the stone carvings seem to come alive. The characters in the book have distinct personalities, and their experiences also made me feel the weight of history. This book is really a masterpiece of art, which makes me more respectful of our country's traditional culture. Recommended to you, worth reading!
This book gave me a deeper understanding of the Dazu Rock Carvings. The author Li Kui's description is very vivid, making the stone carvings seem to come alive. The characters in the book have distinct personalities, and their experiences also made me feel the weight of history. This book is really a masterpiece of art, which makes me more respectful of our country's traditional culture. Recommended to you, worth reading!