Cave art at Mogao reflects changing beliefs as well as stylistic influences from India, the West, and the Tang.
Tang Dynasty
Hidden in a cave and undisturbed for centuries, this important collection of paintings was rediscovered in 1900.
The paintings and manuscripts from cave 17 ...
“Beautiful women paintings” provide insight into ideals of beauty and other social customs at the Tang court.
Attributed to Zhou Fang, Ladies Wearing Flowers ...
Why were cave shrines created? Who were the patrons? What was their use? Discover these remarkable ancient sites.
Chinese Buddhist cave shrines
Located at a desert crossroads along the Silk Road, these famous caves boast wall paintings and colorful sculpture.