The fifth of six episodes on the Yungang Grottoes looks at the construction of the later caves at the complex.
Yungang Grottoes 05, Wuzhou Grottoes
Tag: Sculpture
Yungang Grottoes 04, Reforms by Two Saints
A look at how the Yungang Grottoes are inspiring present day musicians, dancers and designers.
Yungang Grottoes 03, The Twin Caves
A look at the construction of the Yungang caves during the middle period, and the twin caves feature.
Yungang Grottoes 01, Wuzhou Hill
The first of a six part series looking at the wonders of the Yungang Cave complex in Shanxi.
Gandhāra, Land of Peace
Bopearachchi, Buddha Sakyamuni and the Bhiksuni Utpalavarna
A talk by Prof. Bopearachchi explaining the iconography of the worshiping of the Buddha by the Bhiksuni Utpalavarna as he descends from heaven.
John Guy, Fragrant Stories, Buddhist Art in Early India
A talk by the curator John Guy about the early Buddhist art of India, especially focusing on the remains in the Deccan.
Buddhist Gandharan Images of Faith
PBS Thai travels to Pakistan to see the remains of Buddhist sites, and the sculptures now in the museums, they also meet a Thai monk who decided to spend his Rains Retreat in Gandhara.
Beyond Boundaries, Buddhist Art of Gandhāra
John Guy, Identifying Jainism in Indian Art
The curator John Guy gives us an overview of Jaina artworks and how to distinguish them from other traditions.