The Conservation of Cave 85 at the Mogeo Grottoes, Dunhuang - A Collaborative Project of the Getty Conservation Institute and the Dunhuang Acedemy (Paperback)

This is the definitive account of the ground-breaking conservation project to conserve the cave paintings of the Mogao Grottoes in China. The Mogao Grottoes, a World Heritage Site in northwestern China, are located along the ancient caravan routes, collectively known as the Silk Road, that once linked China with the West. Founded by a Buddhist monk in the late fourth century, Mogao flourished over the following millennium, as monks, local rulers, and travellers commissioned hundreds of cave temples cut into a mile-long rock cliff and adorned them with vibrant murals. More than 490 decorated grottoes remain, containing thousands of sculptures and some 45,000 square metres of wall paintings, making Mogao one of the world's most significant sites of Buddhist art. In 1997 the Getty Conservation Institute, which had been working with the Dunhuang Academy since 1989, began a case study using the Late-Tang dynasty Cave 85 to develop a methodology that would stabilize the deteriorating wall paintings. This abundantly illustrated volume is the definitive report on the project, which was completed in 2010.

General

Imprint:	Getty Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Getty Publications -
Release date:	February 2014
First published:	February 2014
Authors:	Wong
Dimensions:	290 x 212 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	458
ISBN-13:	978-1-60606-157-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > Conservation, restoration & care of artworks Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeological methodology & techniques Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > Art styles not limited by date > Oriental art Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Religious subjects depicted in art
LSN:	1-60606-157-7
Barcode:	9781606061572

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