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Western Paradise Illustration
The ''Western Paradise Illustration'' (Chinese language, Chinese: 西方净土变), also known as the ''Western Pure Land Illustration'', is a Buddhist mural painting located on the south wall of Cave 220 of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China. The artwork was painted in the early Tang dynasty, Tang Dynasty (642 AD) and funded by the "Zhai" family. Its style is similar to that of the ancient Chinese painter Wu Daozi. The ''Western Paradise Illustration'' features the earliest and the most spectacular scenes of the Pure land, Pure Land among all mural paintings in the Mogao Caves. History In 639 AD, the Tang dynasty, Tang Dynasty reached its peak, and the Silk Road was restored to prosperity during this period. Dunhuang, the site of the ''Western Paradise Illustration'', became a transit station connecting China and the Western regions. At this time, a political rebellion occurred in Gaochang, a country on the Silk Road. In order to maintain the smooth flow and st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Pure Land Illustration, Cave 220, Mogao Caves
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