论西域样式凹凸法与天竺遗法

On the Three-Dimensional Method and the Inherited Tianzhu Method of the Western Regions

西域式"凹凸法"是西域样式佛画最基本的技法之一,它虽以古印度晕染法为根基,但同时也是在糅合其他相异文化因素的基础上发展而来的,其技巧、程式、效果与所谓的"天竺遗法"有着显著的区别。因此,在有关"西域绘画"的研究中,应将"天竺遗法"与西域式"凹凸法"予以区分,如此才能更清晰地把握西域样式佛画的风格和特征。

The shading technique is one of the most basic techniques used in Buddhist paintings of the West-em Regions style, which can even create a three-dimensional effect. Though mainly derived from ancient Indian haloing techniques （e.g. water polishing）, it was developed by assimilating certain elements from foreign cul- tures, and is therefore quite distinct from the ancient Indian technique in terms of skill, pattern, and effect. This article argues that the two different techniques above should be clearly distinguished so as to have a clearer un- derstanding of the style and features of Buddhist paintings from the Western Regions.