Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention
2 years, 7 months ago

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention

China Daily  

Restoration of a statue of thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, a signature work among Dazu Rock Carvings was completed in 2015. He is the retired founding director of the Dazu Rock Carvings Museum in Chongqing. In January, Guo co-hosted with Shan Jixiang, president of Chinese Society of Cultural Relics, a TV program about China's world cultural heritage sites, where he shared his stories on the carvings. They are generally considered among the world's last such comprehensive rock carving artworks, and the five most representative locations were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.

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A city of wonder to wander
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A city of wonder to wander

China Daily  

Dazu is home to one of the country's greatest Buddhist grottoes. Day 3: Let's rock Dazu district is about 100 km west of downtown, and the tour to Dazu Rock Carvings will take a day. One of the four greatest Buddhist grottoes in China, it has a history of more than 1,000 years and was listed as a UNESCO World …

Repairing the past, restoring our future
1 year, 2 months ago

Repairing the past, restoring our future

China Daily  

Visitors appreciate rock carvings in Baodingshan, one of the five major clusters in Dazu district, Chongqing. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Cave temple protection in Chongqing requires effort, talent and pride in rich heritage A massive array of stunning rock carvings are receiving ever more attention and protection as they regain their past glory. The rudimentary wooden structure was built in the …

Repairing the past, restoring our future
1 year, 2 months ago

Repairing the past, restoring our future

China Daily  

Visitors appreciate rock carvings in Baodingshan, one of the five major clusters in Dazu district, Chongqing. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Cave temple protection in Chongqing requires effort, talent and pride in rich heritage A massive array of stunning rock carvings are receiving ever more attention and protection as they regain their past glory. The rudimentary wooden structure was built in the …

Repairing the past, restoring our future
1 year, 2 months ago

Repairing the past, restoring our future

China Daily  

Visitors appreciate rock carvings in Baodingshan, one of the five major clusters in Dazu district, Chongqing. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Cave temple protection in Chongqing requires effort, talent and pride in rich heritage A massive array of stunning rock carvings are receiving ever more attention and protection as they regain their past glory. The rudimentary wooden structure was built in the …

Repairing the past, restoring our future
1 year, 2 months ago

Repairing the past, restoring our future

China Daily  

Visitors appreciate rock carvings in Baodingshan, one of the five major clusters in Dazu district, Chongqing. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Cave temple protection in Chongqing requires effort, talent and pride in rich heritage A massive array of stunning rock carvings are receiving ever more attention and protection as they regain their past glory. The rudimentary wooden structure was built in the …

Repairing the past, restoring our future
1 year, 2 months ago

Repairing the past, restoring our future

China Daily  

Workers carry heavy segments at the Shuchengyan site in the district's Zhongao town. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY "They have to best fit the Guanyin statue, which is of sandstone texture, as well as take into account high temperature and humid environment," Chen explains, adding that every decision and move were made based on studies of the statue and related history and …

Repairing the past, restoring our future
1 year, 2 months ago

Repairing the past, restoring our future

China Daily  

Workers carry heavy segments at the Shuchengyan site in the district's Zhongao town. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY "They have to best fit the Guanyin statue, which is of sandstone texture, as well as take into account high temperature and humid environment," Chen explains, adding that every decision and move were made based on studies of the statue and related history and …

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention
2 years, 7 months ago

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention

China Daily  

Restoration of a statue of thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, a signature work among Dazu Rock Carvings was completed in 2015. He is the retired founding director of the Dazu Rock Carvings Museum in Chongqing. In January, Guo co-hosted with Shan Jixiang, president of Chinese Society of Cultural Relics, a TV program about China's world cultural heritage sites, where he shared his stories …

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention
2 years, 7 months ago

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention

China Daily  

Restoration of a statue of thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, a signature work among Dazu Rock Carvings was completed in 2015. He is the retired founding director of the Dazu Rock Carvings Museum in Chongqing. In January, Guo co-hosted with Shan Jixiang, president of Chinese Society of Cultural Relics, a TV program about China's world cultural heritage sites, where he shared his stories …

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention
2 years, 7 months ago

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention

China Daily  

Restoration of a statue of thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, a signature work among Dazu Rock Carvings was completed in 2015. He is the retired founding director of the Dazu Rock Carvings Museum in Chongqing. In January, Guo co-hosted with Shan Jixiang, president of Chinese Society of Cultural Relics, a TV program about China's world cultural heritage sites, where he shared his stories …

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention
2 years, 7 months ago

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention

China Daily  

Dazu rock carvings are known to integrate explanation of Buddhist sutras with folk tales. Thanks to his contributions to rock carving, Guo was selected as a deputy county head in charge of culture and tourism in 1984, which gave him an idea to promote Dazu Rock Carvings to the world by applying for the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the …

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention
2 years, 7 months ago

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention

China Daily  

A sleeping Buddha image is one of the most representative rock carvings in Baoding Mountain site of Dazu, Chongqing. In 1974, Guo, then 37, started his new career alone on Mount Beishan, one of the five most representative locations of the rock carvings. "I really love those rock carvings and enjoy being around them." Dazu Rock Carvings were listed as …

Dazu stone masterpieces on exhibit at national museum
3 years, 1 month ago

Dazu stone masterpieces on exhibit at national museum

China Daily  

Around the 3rd century AD, the grotto art originating from ancient India was introduced to China along the ancient trade routes and over mountains and deserts. Dazu Rock Carvings, deeply rooted in Bashu culture, have become a model of Chinese grotto art. Having absorbed and integrated the essence of early grotto art, Dazu Rock Carvings are known for their distinctive …

Dazu stone masterpieces on exhibit at national museum
3 years, 1 month ago

Dazu stone masterpieces on exhibit at national museum

China Daily  

Around the 3rd century AD, the grotto art originating from ancient India was introduced to China along the ancient trade routes and over mountains and deserts. Dazu Rock Carvings, deeply rooted in Bashu culture, have become a model of Chinese grotto art. Having absorbed and integrated the essence of early grotto art, Dazu Rock Carvings are known for their distinctive …

Dazu stone masterpieces on exhibit at national museum
3 years, 1 month ago

Dazu stone masterpieces on exhibit at national museum

China Daily  

Around the 3rd century AD, the grotto art originating from ancient India was introduced to China along the ancient trade routes and over mountains and deserts. Dazu Rock Carvings, deeply rooted in Bashu culture, have become a model of Chinese grotto art. Having absorbed and integrated the essence of early grotto art, Dazu Rock Carvings are known for their distinctive …

Dazu stone masterpieces on exhibit at national museum
3 years, 1 month ago

Dazu stone masterpieces on exhibit at national museum

China Daily  

Around the 3rd century AD, the grotto art originating from ancient India was introduced to China along the ancient trade routes and over mountains and deserts. Dazu Rock Carvings, deeply rooted in Bashu culture, have become a model of Chinese grotto art. Having absorbed and integrated the essence of early grotto art, Dazu Rock Carvings are known for their distinctive …

Age of restoration
3 years, 11 months ago

Age of restoration

China Daily  

A sleeping Buddha image is one of the most representative rock carvings in Baodingshan, Dazu district, Chongqing, and was threatened by seeping water. Dazu Rock Carvings, being studied, preserved and protected in Southwest China, provide a fascinating insight into Chinese culture, Wang Kaihao reports in Chongqing. For villager Luo Kaihong, 46, a native of Dazu district, Chongqing municipality in Southwest …

Age of restoration
3 years, 11 months ago

Age of restoration

China Daily  

A sleeping Buddha image is one of the most representative rock carvings in Baodingshan, Dazu district, Chongqing, and was threatened by seeping water. Dazu Rock Carvings, being studied, preserved and protected in Southwest China, provide a fascinating insight into Chinese culture, Wang Kaihao reports in Chongqing. For villager Luo Kaihong, 46, a native of Dazu district, Chongqing municipality in Southwest …

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