The charm of the great desert- ancient sculptures from the Silk Road
Release time:11-12-09
The most characteristics of the Chinese sculpture is burial objects, especially the wooden figures, which vividly reflect the real-life and social customs. Therefore, the “wooden figures “occupies unusual position in the history of Chinese art. Those wooden figures not only present Chinese ancient sculpture achievements, but also convey information of ancient society, providing archaeological evidence for the study of ancient military system, arrangement of the army, their life style and the cultural exchange between Chinese and Western at that time. Therefore, its artistic value and historical significance goes beyond religious statues, and tomb carves.
Gansu locates at the critical position of the Silk Road, which is the ancient gateway for cultural exchanges. The large numbers of unearthed sculptures have witnessed the prosperity of the Silk Road, as well as cultural heritage and spiritual wealth of mankind.
Gansu locates at the critical position of the Silk Road, which is the ancient gateway for cultural exchanges. The large numbers of unearthed sculptures have witnessed the prosperity of the Silk Road, as well as cultural heritage and spiritual wealth of mankind.
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