NYC's China Institute Presents Exhibition, "Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road"
CHINA DAILY | USA
NEW YORK---Dunhuang, the western gateway to China, is one of the world's most esteemed art shrines and cultural heritage sites. "Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road" will address art and ritual practices of the Northern dynasties (386-581) and the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The exhibition will feature excavated art works, high relief clay figures, wooden sculptures, silk banners and molded bricks.
A group of treasured Buddhist sutras from the famous Cangjingdong (The Library Cave) will illustrate the story behind Dunhuang's historic discovery. [link]
China Institute Gallery and Dunhuang Academy: "Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road" (Ends Oct. 19). China Institute, 125 East 65th Street, New York, chinainstitute.org
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| Detail: Celestial Music, mural from Mogao Cave 288
Western Wei dynasty (535-557), 52 x 522 cm Image courtesy of Dunhuang Academy |
China Institute Gallery and Dunhuang Academy: "Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road" (Ends Oct. 19). China Institute, 125 East 65th Street, New York, chinainstitute.org