WASHINGTON DC, États-Unis — Une stèle taoïste calcaire de Chine, datée de 572 EC, exposée à la Arthur M. Sackler Gallery à Washington DC.cet ancien artefact religieux, qui fait partie de la collection de la Smithsonian institution, offre un aperçu de l'iconographie taoïste et des techniques sculpturales de la Chine du vie siècle.
7166 x 4783 px | 60,7 x 40,5 cm | 23,9 x 15,9 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
3 juillet 2012
Lieu:
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
Informations supplémentaires:
Photograph by David Coleman. The limestone Daoist stela from 572 CE, exhibited at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, is a significant artifact representing the religious and artistic traditions of 6th century China. This period, part of the Northern and Southern dynasties era, was marked by political division but also saw a flourishing of Buddhist and Daoist art. Daoist (or Taoist) stelae were often erected as votive objects, serving both religious and commemorative purposes. The stela likely features intricate carvings depicting Daoist deities, immortals, or symbolic representations of Daoist cosmology. It may also include inscriptions in Chinese characters, providing historical context or religious texts. The use of limestone, a common material for sculptural works in China, allows for detailed carving while also speaking to the available resources of the region. The year 572 CE places this stela in the Northern Qi dynasty, a period known for its contributions to Chinese Buddhist and Daoist art. The Sackler Gallery, part of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, provides an ideal setting for this artifact. Founded in 1982 and opened to the public in 1987, the gallery offers visitors a chance to explore the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Asia. This Daoist stela serves as a tangible link to China's religious past, offering insights into the beliefs, artistic techniques, and cultural practices of 6th century China, and illustrating the historical importance of Daoism in shaping Chinese culture and art.
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