The final part of this series focuses on the music and dance fantasia The Flowers of the Silk Road and the impact it has had in China and abroad.
Dunhuang, Lost Music of the Stone Chamber (7 of 8)
A look at some of the musical notation manuscripts found at Dunhuang and their interpretation in modern times
Dunhuang, The Heavenly Dance (6 of 8)
A look at the dances recorded in the murals at the Mogao Caves and how they have influenced recreations in the present day
Dunhuang, Costumes in the Dunhuang Caves (5 of 8)
A look at the clothing displayed in the Mogao Caves, and the influence it is having on modern fashion design.
Dunhuang, Reviving the Heavenly Music (4 of 8)
Dunhuang, Exotic Music and Dance (3 of 8)
A look at the whirling dances depicted in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves and how they have been recreated in contemporary China.
Dunhuang, Playing the Pipa Behind the Back (2 of 8)
A look at how depictions of musicians playing the pipa in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves have influenced contemporary art.
Dunhuang, Flying Apsaras (1 of 8)
A look at the apsaras in the Dunhuang Mogao Caves and their influence on contemporary art.
The Glory of Dunhuang 9, Calling Dunhuang
The ninth of ten episodes about Dunhuang, looks at how the Dunhuang Academy of Arts was founded.
