The Dazu Rock Carvings in China
Apr 14, 2013 07:45:17 #
UWDAWG wrote:
The only bit of information I could find relative to the 1857 date was that the Qing Dynasty contributed a few carvings until 1911.
That could make sense (1857) here then. Somewhere I have photos of the Tiger Balm Garden carvings, from Hong Kong. Very large, colorful, protrayals of Chinese Gods, Demons & Myths as I recall. Taken back in the early 60's.
Apr 14, 2013 07:58:05 #
UWDAWG wrote:
The rock carvings of Baodingshan at Dazu, China are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The carvings were created in a Buddhist grotto between 1179 and 1249 AD. There are more than 50,000 sculptures representing the highest level of Chinese cave temple art.
Captivating carvings...great job photographing them :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 14, 2013 08:12:58 #
Apr 14, 2013 09:02:03 #
Hi UWDAWG, thanks for taking me to a place that I otherwise would have never been. Great pictures.
UWDAWG wrote:
The rock carvings of Baodingshan at Dazu, China are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The carvings were created in a Buddhist grotto between 1179 and 1249 AD. There are more than 50,000 sculptures representing the highest level of Chinese cave temple art.
Apr 14, 2013 09:12:53 #
wonderful. they must have been quite some sight to see in person. thanks for posting.
Apr 14, 2013 10:41:48 #
UWDAWG
Loc: Bellevue, WA
nanaval wrote:
Great pictures and what an interesting place to go to.
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Thanks for the comment. It was a fantastic experience.
Apr 14, 2013 10:44:34 #
UWDAWG wrote:
The rock carvings of Baodingshan at Dazu, China are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The carvings were created in a Buddhist grotto between 1179 and 1249 AD. There are more than 50,000 sculptures representing the highest level of Chinese cave temple art.
Brilliant set, thanks for sharing :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 14, 2013 10:45:21 #
UWDAWG
Loc: Bellevue, WA
corryhully wrote:
wonderful. they must have been quite some sight to see in person. thanks for posting.
The carvings were unreal in person. Always happy to share the photos.
Apr 14, 2013 10:46:29 #
UWDAWG
Loc: Bellevue, WA
wonkytripod wrote:
Brilliant set, thanks for sharing :thumbup: :thumbup:
Glad you enjoyed the photos, always a pleasure to share.
Apr 14, 2013 10:50:01 #
UWDAWG
Loc: Bellevue, WA
markeisenbeil wrote:
Hi UWDAWG, thanks for taking me to a place that I otherwise would have never been. Great pictures.
Appreciate the kind comment. I thought the photos of this amazing place would be interesting.
Apr 14, 2013 10:52:27 #
UWDAWG
Loc: Bellevue, WA
Ahchu wrote:
Wonderful, wonderful shots Like them all :):):)
Appreciate your comment. I was hoping the photos of this amazing site would be interesting to see.
Apr 14, 2013 11:13:47 #
Apr 14, 2013 11:17:15 #
UWDAWG
Loc: Bellevue, WA
braindamage wrote:
Outstanding! Beautiful images and very clever how some are protected from the elements.
Appreciate your nice comment. It was amazing how well most of the sculptures have survived after 1000 years or so.
Apr 14, 2013 11:19:16 #
UWDAWG
Loc: Bellevue, WA
Macbadger wrote:
Thanks for posting. I was unaware of these, and they are truly amazing.
I also was unaware of the site until my wife and I took a tour of China and the carvings were on our itinerary.
Apr 14, 2013 11:21:24 #
UWDAWG
Loc: Bellevue, WA
Carolina Wings wrote:
Captivating carvings...great job photographing them :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks for the very nice comment - glad you enjoyed the photos.
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