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Rock Carving, Beishan, Dazu, Chongqing, China
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Rock Carving, Beishan, Dazu, Chongqing, China
The Dazu Rock Carvings are a series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings, dating back as far as the 7th century AD, depicting and influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs.Listed as a World Heritage Site, the Dazu Rock Carvings are made up of 75 protected sites containing some 50, 000 statues, with over 100, 000 Chinese characters forming inscriptions and epigraphs. The sites are located in Chongqing Municipality within the steep hillsides throughout Dazu County, located about 60 kilometers west of the urban area of Chongqing.The largest cluster at Beishan contains two groups along a cliff face 7-10m high stretching for around 300m. There are more than 10, 000 carvings dating from the late 9th to the mid-12th century which depict themes of Tantric Buddhism and Taoism. Inscriptions give insight to the history, religious beliefs, dating and the identification of historical figures
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This print showcases the remarkable Rock Carving in Beishan, Dazu, Chongqing, China. These awe-inspiring carvings are part of the renowned Dazu Rock Carvings, a collection of religious sculptures and carvings that date back to as early as the 7th century AD. Influenced by Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist beliefs, these intricate artworks offer a glimpse into ancient Chinese culture. Designated as a World Heritage Site, the Dazu Rock Carvings encompass an astounding 75 protected sites featuring over 50,000 statues and more than 100,000 inscriptions in Chinese characters. Nestled within the steep hillsides of Dazu County in Chongqing Municipality, approximately 60 kilometers west of urban Chongqing's bustling cityscape. The largest cluster at Beishan spans along a cliff face measuring 7-10 meters high and stretching for about 300 meters. Within this impressive display lie over 10,000 carvings dating from the late 9th to mid-12th century. These masterpieces depict themes rooted in Tantric Buddhism and Taoism while offering valuable insights into history and religious beliefs. Claire Plumridge's expertly captured photograph highlights not only the architectural marvels but also emphasizes their significance as cultural treasures. The stone material used for these antiquities adds to their timeless allure while showcasing East Asian craftsmanship at its finest. With its rich historical context and breathtaking beauty preserved through photography like this one available at Fine Art Storehouse by Claire Plumridge captures our imagination with glimpses into ancient traditions that continue to inspire visitors from around the world.
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