A look at the arts in ancient China, and what the influences and ideas were that surrounded them (English with some Mandarin, with subtitles).
Read More: The Golden Age of the Arts in China, 1
 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. Read More: Dunhuang, Soul of the Dances (8 of 8)  A look at some of the musical notation manuscripts found at Dunhuang and their interpretation in modern times Read More: Dunhuang, Lost Music of the Stone Chamber (7 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 Read More: Dunhuang, The Heavenly Dance (6 of 8)  A look at the clothing displayed in the Mogao Caves, and the influence it is having on modern fashion design. Read More: Dunhuang, Costumes in the Dunhuang Caves (5 of 8)  A look at the thousands of musical instruments depicted in the murals at the Mogoa Caves  A look at the whirling dances depicted in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves and how they have been recreated in contemporary China. Read More: Dunhuang, History’s Heavenly Stage, Exotic Music and Dance (3 of 8)  A look at how depictions of musicians playing the pipa in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves have influenced contemporary art. Read More: Dunhuang, History’s Heavenly Stage, Playing the Pipa Behind the Back (2 of 8)  A look at the apsaras in the Dunhuang Mogao Caves and their influence on contemporary art. Read More: Dunhuang, History’s Heavenly Stage, Flying Apsaras (1 of 8)  This is a preview of a film in the making about the resurgence of interest in Cambodian art forms, including most prominently sung Buddhist poetry (Smot). Read More: Angkor’s Children (Preview) |
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