Cave Temples of Mogao at Dunhuang: Art and History on the Silk Road by Roderick

Description: Cave Temples of Mogao at Dunhuang by Roderick Whitfield The Mogao grottoes in China, situated near the town of Dunhuang on the fabled Silk Road, constitute one of the worlds most significant sites of Buddhist art. This title include, narrations about the wall paintings, statues, thousands of ancient manuscripts, such as sutras, poems, and prayer sheets. It also include photographs of the caves. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Mogao grottoes in China, situated near the town of Dunhuang on the fabled Silk Road, constitute one of the worlds most significant sites of Buddhist art. The hundreds of caves carved into rock cliffs at the edge of the Gobi desert preserve one thousand years of exquisite art. Founded by Buddhist monks as an isolated monastery in the late fourth century, Mogao evolved into an artistic and spiritual mecca whose renown extended from the Chinese capital to the Western Kingdoms of the Silk Road. Among its treasures are miles of stunning wall paintings, more than two thousand statues, magnificent works on silk and paper, and thousands of ancient manuscripts, such as sutras, poems, and prayer sheets. In this new expanded edition, Cave Temples of Mogao at Dunhuang, first published in 2000, combines lavish color photographs of the caves and their art with the fascinating history of the Silk Road to create a vivid portrait of this remarkable site. Chapters narrate the development of Dunhuang and the Mogao cave temples, the iconography of the wall paintings, and the extraordinary story of the rare manuscripts—including the oldest printed book in existence, a ninth-century copy of the Diamond Sutra. The book also discusses the collaboration between the Getty Conservation Institute and Chinese authorities in conservation projects at Mogao, and the ways in which the site can be visited today. Author Biography RODERICK WHITFIELD is Percival David Professor emeritus in the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. SUSAN WHITFIELD is head of the International Dunhuang Project, British Library. NEVILLE AGNEW retired in 2022 from his role as principal project specialist at the Getty Conservation Institute. Review "An excellent introduction to the subject, with ne reproductions of the caves painted interiors." --Anna Sherman "T: The New York Times Style Magazine" Review Quote "...[the] detailed examination and analysis of every aspect of the project...makes it stand out as an exemplar of its type."-- Journal of the Institute of Conservation Details ISBN1606064452 Year 2015 ISBN-10 1606064452 ISBN-13 9781606064450 Format Paperback Author Roderick Whitfield Language English Short Title CAVE TEMPLES OF MOGAO AT DUNHU Pages 160 Edition Description Second Edition, Edition 2nd Media Book DEWEY 951.45 Imprint Getty Publications Subtitle Art and History on the Silk Road Place of Publication Los Angeles Country of Publication United States Illustrations 155 colour & 25 b/w illustrations Publisher Getty Trust Publications Publication Date 2015-09-29 UK Release Date 2015-09-29 AU Release Date 2015-09-29 NZ Release Date 2015-09-29 US Release Date 2015-09-29 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161705973;

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