These large paintings were originally paired. Although painted on silk they are very similar to wall paintings of the same period in their style and iconography. It was common practice in the Mogao caves for two wall paintings to be executed facing each o...
From Cave 17, Mogao, near Dunhuang, Gansu province, ChinaTang dynasty, late 8th - early 9th century ADBanner painting of a popular bodhisattvaThe triangular to...
This painting was executed in a more sketchy style than others of a similar subject from the Mogao caves. The highly finished paintings, where expensive colours and even gold were used, were reserved for the privileged donors who paid the most. Those in a...
In this Therese Schoofs Memorial Lecture, Asian Art Museum Docent, Julia Verzhbinsky, discusses the discovery of the "black city" of Khara Khoto....
From Cave 17, Mogao, near Dunhuang, Gansu province, China Tang dynasty, 8th-early 9th century ADStory telling set in a landscapeThis painting was part of a seri...
From Cave 17, Mogao, near Dunhuang, Gansu province, ChinaTang Dynasty, 8th-9th century ADSilk valances liek this were originally used on the altars of Buddhist...
At the time of the birth of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, it was foretold that he would either become a chakravartin (Universal Emperor) or a Buddha. In Buddhist art Shakyamuni is often shown with the symbols of the chakravartin to indicate that he d...
If you've never heard a sand dune rumble, listen up. Marco Polo in the 13th Century said the singing sands -- which he ascribed to evil desert spirits -- "at ti...
ChrisHi - How much does this cost in RMB for two people mid August ?
BonnieWangCan you pls provide me some information on this tour? Is it available for 2nd week of jun?
CanVoDear travel advisor, I could like it to take it this tour and mid November 2014.
Would you please contact me at my email address: vovancan@hotmail.com.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Can
LaurensiusRusliDear,Manager.Please advise for 4days Dunhuang explore tour usd 349 start 29july2014.
2person ,my email ruslilaurent@hotmail ,waiting for your good news.
TQ.
Laurent
The name Tianshui is very pleasant to the ear, and it reminds one of that exquis...
On December 27th, the "8th Silk Road Hotel Festival" grandly opened at the Yujin...
On September 3rd, at the 75th Executive Council Meeting of the International Com...
In traditional Chinese culture, the snake has a dual identity of auspiciousness ...
<p>In early February, a group of special "visitors"—the Przewalski's hors...
<p>Dunhuang Saozi Noodles is a traditional noodle dish that originates from Dun...