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Grotto Art of China: A Sourcebook

Grotto Art of China: A Sourcebook

Wu, Hung
Tsiang, Katherine Renhe

Paperback

BuddhismCentral Asian HistoryChinese Art

PREORDER - Expected ship date September 22, 2026

ISBN10: 988237381X
ISBN13: 9789882373815
Publisher: Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
Published: Sep 22 2026
Pages: 480
Language: English

Grotto Art of China: A Sourcebook traces the origins of this unique art form from the Indian subcontinent to its monumental flowering in China, offering a comprehensive look at the artistic, religious, and historical narratives of these sacred sites.

This volume brings together contributions from leading international scholars, providing systematic studies of major cave complexes--such as Dunhuang's Mogao Grottoes, Yungang, Longmen, and Xiangtangshan--alongside lesser-known regional sites. Organized geographically, the book traces the evolution of cave art from its origins in early Indian Buddhist practice to its adaptation in China, where it became a medium for devotion, political authority, and cultural exchange. The book explores a range of topics, including how rulers like the Northern Wei and Tang dynasties sponsored colossal Buddha images, the distinctive artistic styles and techniques across regions like Xinjiang, Gansu, and Shandong, the role of caves in Buddhist worship, and the modern-day challenges of preservation and loss.

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