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Discussion on the Humanities and Artistry of Buddhist Sculptures in Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties

Changzong Shao

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Buddhist culture prevailed during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties.In this turbulent historical period, the ruling class was keen on carving Buddha statues.This religion originated from India began to develop in China.Through the interpretation of Buddhist sculptures of the Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, it is found that its artistic quality is not limited by the factors of Buddhism, and is integrated with real life, which embodies the humanities of Buddhism.At the same time, Chinese sculpture art has also entered a new way of development.It is an important manifestation of the sinicization of Buddhist sculpture art, and it is also a testament to the culture of the Central Plains.This thesis focuses on the study of the humanities and artistry of Buddhist sculptures in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties.

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Buddhist culture prevailed during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties.In this turbulent historical period, the ruling class was keen on carving Buddha statues.This religion originated from India began to develop in China.Through the interpretation of Buddhist sculptures of the Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, it is found that its artistic quality is not limited by the factors of Buddhism, and is integrated with real life, which embodies the humanities of Buddhism.At the same time, Chinese sculpture art has also entered a new way of development.It is an important manifestation of the sinicization of Buddhist sculpture art, and it is also a testament to the culture of the Central Plains.This thesis focuses on the study of the humanities and artistry of Buddhist sculptures in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties.

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Buddhist culture prevailed during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties.In this turbulent historical period, the ruling class was keen on carving Buddha statues.This religion originated from India began to develop in China.Through the interpretation of Buddhist sculptures of the Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, it is found that its artistic quality is not limited by the factors of Buddhism, and is integrated with real life, which embodies the humanities of Buddhism.At the same time, Chinese sculpture art has also entered a new way of development.It is an important manifestation of the sinicization of Buddhist sculpture art, and it is also a testament to the culture of the Central Plains.This thesis focuses on the study of the humanities and artistry of Buddhist sculptures in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties.

Key concepts: Buddhism, Sculpture, Art, Humanities, Ancient history, Art history, History, Archaeology

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