Where did the flying murals come from?
The flying images in the flying murals originated from India. They were originally the music gods of Brahmanism, Gandharva and the martial god, Jinara. They played music and danced for the gods such as Sakra. Later, Buddhism rose, and the Brahmin gods were converted into Buddhist guardians (the Eight Dragons), including Gandharva and Jinnara. As Buddhism was introduced into China, the image of the Flying Apsaras was also introduced, and the Flying Apsaras were formed. China's flying murals are most typical of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. In addition, they are also distributed in the Maijishan Grottoes, Bingling Temple Grottoes, Yulin Grottoes, Longmen Grottoes, Yungang Grottoes, Kizil Grottoes in Xinjiang, etc. "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The murals in the British Museum are flying
In some related creations, such as the Short videos "Dunhuang Legacy," the Dunhuang murals in the British Museum have a special presentation. It was humiliated and locked up in the British Museum for a hundred years. Then it jumped out of the simple glass window, ran across the Becker Street, London Underground, and flew more than 10,000 kilometers back to its hometown. It reflected the people's hope for the return of cultural relics lost overseas. In the related children's book "This is Dunhuang," there is also a story with the "Flying Sky" on the mural as the protagonist, which takes the treasures and children in the museum to start a "deep tour" of Dunhuang. These creations all reflected the importance of the flying images in the Dunhuang murals in cultural expression and the appeal for the return of China cultural relics in the British Museum.
The Flying Goddess in the Dunhuang Murals
The Flying Goddess in the Dunhuang murals originated from the concept of Buddhism. She was the incarnation of Gantapa and Jinnaro. They were originally the gods of entertainment and singing and dancing in ancient Indian mythology. Later, they were absorbed by Buddhism as one of the eight gods of the Heavenly Dragon. After combining into one, they became the God of Heaven and Earth in Buddhism. They were introduced from India to China and after more than a thousand years of development, they formed a Chinese style. Almost every grotto in the Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang had drawn flying goddesses, totaling more than 4500, showing different styles and characteristics in different periods. The early period was the Northern Liang, Northern Wei, and Western Wei Dynasties, which were the budding stages of imitation. The shapes were thick, heavy, thick, and simple. The middle period was the Northern Zhou and Sui Dynasties, which were in the creative transformation period. The creation of the Sui Dynasty was more vivid. The peak period was the early Tang, the middle and late Tang, and the Five Dynasties. It was the fixed period and the peak period. The basic image was the Bodhisattva costume and the female figure. In the Tang Dynasty, it was influenced by the court dance and the painting of beautiful women. The later period was the Song, Xixia and Yuan periods, which were in the stylized stage or decline period. The theme of the Song Dynasty murals was basically the same as that of the later Tang Dynasty, lacking innovation and momentum. The image of the flying goddess of Dunhuang was featured by the fact that she did not have wings or feathers. She relied on the clouds instead of relying on them. She soared in the air with fluttering dresses and flying ribbons. She was in all kinds of poses and ever-changing. This was created on the basis of the national tradition, absorbing and integrating the achievements of foreign flying art. Their main job included scattering flowers to create a beautiful atmosphere, which reflected the relevant functions of Buddhism. These images of the flying goddesses became the unique artistic charm of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. They were also one of the symbols of Dunhuang art and were known as immortal works of art. "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
A poem describing the flying of Dunhuang murals
The following are some poems describing the flying of the Dunhuang murals: 1. "The frescoes of Dunhuang dance in the sky, and the ribbons flutter around the painting. Where can I find a graceful figure? Immortals and mortals have admired it for thousands of years." 2. "The stone cave hides the marks of time, and the flying murals shine with stars. The light gauze dances in the wind, and I suspect that Chang'e has descended from the moon." 3. "The treasure looks solemn and reflects the Buddha's light, flying and dancing around the beam. Colorful clothes fluttering in the wind, where is the paradise not to yearn for?" 4. "The murals are still dreaming of flying, and the thousand-year-old charm is lingering in my heart. It's rare to see you in the world. I'm willing to be a fairy and travel with you." 5. "The yellow sand covered the ancient city, and the murals flew to the sky to express their old feelings. Time is long and people are easy to grow old, and the immortal appearance is forever in the painting." 6. "Hidden in the Mogao Grottoes, flying murals reflect the eyes. All kinds of postures are beautiful, and I suspect that the fairy has fallen into the world." 7. "The grotto is towering and imposing, and the flying murals show new looks. The thousand-year-old charm is still there, making the tourists drunk." 8. "Ribbon-fluttering and dancing in the sky, the cave murals displaying divine pictures. Immortals and mortals are intoxicated by the beauty. May this beautiful scenery last forever." 9. "The ancient charm of Dunhuang has been passed down for thousands of years, and the flying murals shine in the Divine Land. Where are the beautiful scenery in the world? Let's see a painting building in Dunhuang." 10. "The deep grottoes contain ancient charm, and the flying murals show their charm. Immortals and mortals share the joy. May this beautiful scenery be passed down forever." 11. " Seven Absolutes, Flying Snow of Dunhuang: Hidden in the vast sea are the Mogao Grottoes, and the Dang River nourishes the crescent moon spring. Flying in the sky, the auspicious snow increases its magnificence, and scattered with the jade flower, half of the soul is round." "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Ten classic sentences of praising the flying murals
1. The flying murals of Dunhuang were like pearls of art in the long river of history, exuding eternal charm. 2. Flying murals were a beautiful example of the integration of art and culture. The thousand-year-old charm was intoxicating. 3. The image in the flying mural seemed to have crossed time and space, showing the extraordinary artistic creativity of the ancients. 4. The flying murals in Dunhuang, with colors and lines interwoven, were an art that shocked the soul. 5. Flying murals perfectly combined the secular and the sacred, displaying a unique aesthetic value. 6. Gazing at the flying murals, it was as if he was looking at a thousand-year-old civilization jumping in front of him. It was extremely beautiful. 7. Flying murals, with their unique artistic charm, became an immortal legend in the world's art treasure house. 8. The flying murals of Dunhuang were the artistic treasures condensed from the wisdom of the ancients. They were so beautiful that they touched one's heart. 9. The images in the flying mural were elegant and agile, like the brightest stars in the artistic sky. 10. These flying murals carried a heavy history and culture, and at the same time, they displayed unparalleled artistic beauty. "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Who can recommend a novel about the protagonist who went to Dunhuang as a student to admire the murals and comprehend the martial arts of flying in the murals?
I recommend "Dreaming of a Thousand Years of Dunhuang Love." The protagonist of this novel, Lu Qiming, was a student of ancient painting restoration. When he participated in the restoration of murals in Dunhuang, he transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty a thousand years ago by looking into the eyes of a portrait. There, he realized the martial arts of flying like the murals, and wrote a love story with the person of his dreams. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
In the novel, did the male protagonist go to the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang to watch the flying murals?
I recommend "Dreaming of a Thousand Years of Dunhuang Love" to you. The male lead of this Eastern fantasy novel, Lu Qiming, was a professional in the restoration of ancient paintings. When he dreamed, the same person would appear repeatedly, but as long as the two of them looked at each other, they would wake up. Later, he came to Dunhuang and participated in the work of repairing murals. After meeting the eyes of a portrait in the Flying Sky Cave, he traveled to the Tang Dynasty a thousand years ago and found the person of his dreams. I hope you like my recommendation.😗
Murals in the background
The background wall mural was a common element in interior decoration. It could be used to decorate the wall, adjust the atmosphere, and enhance the taste. Choosing a suitable background wall mural required consideration of the grand theme to create an atmosphere that matched the taste and style of the host. You can choose some background wall murals with landscape paintings or modern elements to decorate the living room or hall. These paintings could bring about a scene of spring and enhance the luck of the hall. They could also create a different style and atmosphere by contrasting the colors of the paintings with the walls. In addition, it was also important to choose the right place to hang the painting. You could use traceless nails or other suitable hanging tools to fix the painting to avoid damage to the wall. In short, choosing a suitable background wall mural could add an artistic and personal style to the home.
Yongle Palace murals
The murals in Yongle Palace were one of the treasures of ancient China painting art. It was located in Yongle Palace in Yongji County, Shanxi Province. It was one of the representative works of Taoist murals in the Yuan Dynasty. The five existing buildings of Yongle Palace were all painted with exquisite murals, with a total area of 960 square meters. It was the most magnificent Taoist murals of the Yuan Dynasty preserved in China. Among them, the Chaoyuan Painting in the Hall of Three Pristines was one of the most important murals. It depicted the grand scene of worshipping the ancestor of Taoism, the Primitive Heavenly Lord. There were a total of 286 characters in the Chaoyuan Painting, and each character's expression was unique and lifelike. The entire mural was grand and magnificent. The characters were full of vivid expressions, gorgeous clothes, and smooth and exquisite lines. Although there were many people, they were dense and varied. The murals in Yongle Palace were of high artistic value and were hailed as miracles in the history of China painting.
Northern Qi murals
The murals of the Northern Qi Dynasty referred to the murals of the Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 577 AD). The Northern Qi murals were protected and displayed in a special museum in Taiyuan City. It was called the Taiyuan Northern Qi Murals Museum. The museum was located in Wangjiafeng Village, Yingze District, covering an area of 20000 square meters and a building area of 5355 square meters. The museum concentrated on displaying the murals of Northern Qi tombs unearthed in Taiyuan and surrounding areas, including the murals of Lou Rui's tomb and Xu Xianxiu's tomb in Taiyuan, as well as the murals of Jiuyuangang in Xinzhou and Shuiquan Liang in Shuozhou. These murals reflected the early pattern of the Chinese nation's unity and showed the integration process of farming culture and nomadic culture. Taiyuan Northern Qi Murals Museum was the first special museum built on the original site of the murals tomb. It was considered a miracle of the world's tomb murals. The museum also used 3D, AR, VR and other technologies to provide a more intuitive and immersive exhibition experience for the audience.
The theme of the museum murals
The theme of the museum's murals was " The Painting on the Wall: The Origin of Ancient China Murals ". The exhibition was mainly based on the existing ancient murals in Shanxi, divided into seven periods, showing the origin and vein of ancient China murals. The exhibition used a variety of forms, including high-quality replicas, replicas, and physical demos, to focus on the relationship between the art and life of ancient China murals. In addition, the museum also had an exhibition of real murals and collections of murals.