Based on site studies, historical literature investigation and academic communication, this work aims to dig out the cultural significance in architectural and religious aspects conveyed in cliff carvings in the Bashu...Based on site studies, historical literature investigation and academic communication, this work aims to dig out the cultural significance in architectural and religious aspects conveyed in cliff carvings in the Bashu region. After casting a glance at the origin and evolution of Bashu culture and religion mainly involving Daoism and Buddhism recorded in forms of cliff carvings, we concentrated on discovering the national, regional and folk architectural characters implicated in cliff carvings at different sites within the Bashu region. The cliff carvings in this region vividly depicted the evolution of the architectural culture hereof. The essence of their religious and architectural connotations can be good stuff to be input in today’s architectural design philosophy.展开更多
Shoushan stone is found on Shoushan mountain, north of Fuzhou City in Fujian Province. It is a precious stone of beautiful colour, fine veins, compact structure and smooth surface, it has 100 varieties, named accordin...Shoushan stone is found on Shoushan mountain, north of Fuzhou City in Fujian Province. It is a precious stone of beautiful colour, fine veins, compact structure and smooth surface, it has 100 varieties, named according to the place of origin, a cave or a coloun The major varieties belong to three categories: Tian puddle, Shui puddle and Shan puddle.展开更多
The China National Arts & Crafts Corporation, subordinate to the China Council of Light Industry, was established with approval from the State Economic and Trade Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Ec...The China National Arts & Crafts Corporation, subordinate to the China Council of Light Industry, was established with approval from the State Economic and Trade Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation.As an export-oriented economic entity, the corporation deals mainly in the import and export of products and raw materials,organizing the production, development展开更多
Beijing is one of the seven famous ancient capitals of China. Through the ages, a great number of distinguished ivory carving artisans have worked in Beijing for the imperial court. They have produced numerous treasur...Beijing is one of the seven famous ancient capitals of China. Through the ages, a great number of distinguished ivory carving artisans have worked in Beijing for the imperial court. They have produced numerous treasured and excellent ivory carving articles, Their superior skills have been passed down from generation to generation and are being developed, to form a unique Beijing artistic style in this special industry.展开更多
Wang Weifan is a member of the standing committee of the China Christian Council, and a Christian theology education professor. He recently discovered that several Eastern Han Dynasty museum exhibits in the Jiangsu Xu...Wang Weifan is a member of the standing committee of the China Christian Council, and a Christian theology education professor. He recently discovered that several Eastern Han Dynasty museum exhibits in the Jiangsu Xuzhou Han Dynasty Stone Carving Museum include depictions of the bible and of展开更多
ocated at the Lingkor Road in thesouthern part of Lhasa and at thesouthwestern part of the Yaowang-shan;a rock stands conspicuously with aheight of over 20 meters and a width ofsome 30 meters.
IN the Qthe field to the south-east of Naning there Squat several stone aniInals. These sfoneanimals of the Southern Dynasty(420-557 A.D.) tombs are treasurs ofart emforying the cfor Of Naningcapital of sin dynastieS.
Dolha in Tibetan refers to stone carvings,and Ri Khord is"the meditation place at the mountainside".In accordance with an introduction by staff from the Bureau of Ethnic Groups and Religious Affairs in Markh...Dolha in Tibetan refers to stone carvings,and Ri Khord is"the meditation place at the mountainside".In accordance with an introduction by staff from the Bureau of Ethnic Groups and Religious Affairs in Markham County,we know that Dolha Ri Khrod was built in 1566 and is currently a nunnery of the Nyima Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.展开更多
基金Funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2005037548).
文摘Based on site studies, historical literature investigation and academic communication, this work aims to dig out the cultural significance in architectural and religious aspects conveyed in cliff carvings in the Bashu region. After casting a glance at the origin and evolution of Bashu culture and religion mainly involving Daoism and Buddhism recorded in forms of cliff carvings, we concentrated on discovering the national, regional and folk architectural characters implicated in cliff carvings at different sites within the Bashu region. The cliff carvings in this region vividly depicted the evolution of the architectural culture hereof. The essence of their religious and architectural connotations can be good stuff to be input in today’s architectural design philosophy.
文摘Shoushan stone is found on Shoushan mountain, north of Fuzhou City in Fujian Province. It is a precious stone of beautiful colour, fine veins, compact structure and smooth surface, it has 100 varieties, named according to the place of origin, a cave or a coloun The major varieties belong to three categories: Tian puddle, Shui puddle and Shan puddle.
文摘The China National Arts & Crafts Corporation, subordinate to the China Council of Light Industry, was established with approval from the State Economic and Trade Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation.As an export-oriented economic entity, the corporation deals mainly in the import and export of products and raw materials,organizing the production, development
文摘Beijing is one of the seven famous ancient capitals of China. Through the ages, a great number of distinguished ivory carving artisans have worked in Beijing for the imperial court. They have produced numerous treasured and excellent ivory carving articles, Their superior skills have been passed down from generation to generation and are being developed, to form a unique Beijing artistic style in this special industry.
文摘Wang Weifan is a member of the standing committee of the China Christian Council, and a Christian theology education professor. He recently discovered that several Eastern Han Dynasty museum exhibits in the Jiangsu Xuzhou Han Dynasty Stone Carving Museum include depictions of the bible and of
文摘ocated at the Lingkor Road in thesouthern part of Lhasa and at thesouthwestern part of the Yaowang-shan;a rock stands conspicuously with aheight of over 20 meters and a width ofsome 30 meters.
文摘IN the Qthe field to the south-east of Naning there Squat several stone aniInals. These sfoneanimals of the Southern Dynasty(420-557 A.D.) tombs are treasurs ofart emforying the cfor Of Naningcapital of sin dynastieS.
文摘Dolha in Tibetan refers to stone carvings,and Ri Khord is"the meditation place at the mountainside".In accordance with an introduction by staff from the Bureau of Ethnic Groups and Religious Affairs in Markham County,we know that Dolha Ri Khrod was built in 1566 and is currently a nunnery of the Nyima Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
