Abstract
By studying the most representative cave statues and wall paintings in Qiuci Buddhist art, this paper systematically sorts out their formation and evolution, and finds that the formation of Qiuci Buddhist art can be traced back to the Han Dynasty at the earliest, with a rich variety of contents; starting from the socio-historical background and cultural connotation, this paper discusses the unique natural and humanistic environment of the Qiuci region, as well as the aesthetic views under the religious concepts of the region, such as the idea of "Buddha's country", the mindset of seeking Buddha, and secular beliefs, taking into account the political background at that time. The paper discusses the unique natural and human environment of the Qiuci region, as well as the aesthetic views under the religious concepts of the region, such as the idea of "Buddha's country", the mentality of seeking Buddha, and secular beliefs. In addition, Qiuci Buddhist art pursues simplicity, clarity, and smooth lines in terms of shape, with cyan color as the main color, and the subject matter is mostly painted with scenes of Buddhist activities, which has the aesthetic characteristics of simplicity, nature, and communication. This paper examines the art of Qiuci Buddhism in the context of cultural exchanges between the East and the West, and explores the history of the Chinese regime, the Kushan dynasty in India, and the Persian empire in their close relations with Qiuci. It can be seen that Qiuci Buddhist art contributed to the prosperity and trade along the Silk Road, while the Silk Road further promoted the spread of Buddhist art in the Qiuci region.
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How to cite this paper
Rumination on Qiuci Buddhist Art and East-West Exchange in Qiuci
How to cite this paper: Siqi Xue. (2023) Rumination on Qiuci Buddhist Art and East-West Exchange in Qiuci. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 7(4), 823-828.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2023.04.028