Tag: Tang Dynasty
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The Evolution of Female Figurine Clothing in Tang Dynasty Luoyang
Luoyang was a secondary capital during the Tang Dynasty, and the female figurines unearthed from Tang tombs are representative of that era. During the early Tang period, female figurines often wore short jackets in red, yellow, or green paired with red skirts, with belts adorned with red and green patterns. Their robes were predominantly red,…
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The Source and Establishment of the Image Style of Jiyue People in Longmen Grottoes during the Tang Dynasty
As a special kind of Buddhist Jiyue theme, the images of Jiyue people (伎樂人) in the Longmen Grottoes during the Tang Dynasty are mainly composed of maiko (舞伎), musicians (樂伎) and geisha (歌伎) who show secular life. Influenced by the art of the Indian grottoes, the original images of Jiyue people were mostly in standing postures and were arranged in the stories…