1. The course revolves around the evolution of Chinese grotto art and, based on the variations in grotto art across different regions in China, explores the murals, sculptures, architecture, and stylistic features of Chinese grotto art in different periods.
2. Guided by the spirit of the Belt and Road Initiative, through the popularization of grotto art, the course is intended to enhance people's understanding of the value of diverse civilizations through continuous study on the nature of things, to make education serve as a means of inheriting and creating civilizations, and to utilize culture to drive human progress forward.
3. The course aims to facilitate an appreciation and understanding of traditional art, allowing participants to grasp the charm and cultural connotation of grotto art. It seeks to elevate artistic literacy, aesthetic taste and appreciation, as well as creative aesthetics.
Overview
Syllabus
- Chapter I Introduction to Grotto Art
- Chapter II Main Contents of Grotto Statues in Grotto Art
- Chapter III How Much Do You Know About Grotto Art - Regions of Grotto Distribution in China
- Chapter IV Early Origins of Chinese Grotto Art - Grottoes in Western Regions
- Chapter V The Bridge for the Spread of Chinese Grotto Art to the East - Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang
- Chapter VI The Buddha Kingdom on the Cliff - Maijishan Grottoes
- Chapter VII Yungang Grotto Art
- Chapter VIII Longmen Grotto Art
- Chapter IX Bashu Grotto Art
- Chapter X Value Cognition Cultural Inheritance of Chinese Grotto Art
- Final examination
Taught by
Ma Tao