An interesting look at the great Buddhist Gandhāran civilisation that flourished in the early years of the Common Era.
Read More: Gandhara, the Renaissance of Buddhism
 A film of one of the most celebrated theatrical performances in recent Chinese Theatre. It is set along the Silk Road and in the Mogao Caves and tells the story of how the famous apsara murals were painted. Read More: Flowers Rain along the Silk Road  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) |
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