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The Dunhuang Flying Maiden Painting is a highly representative artistic theme in Dunhuang murals, blending the agility of flying beings with the elegance of ladies, showcasing the aesthetic characteristics of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The following is the core information:
artistic characteristics
Dynamic styling: Feitian showcases dynamic movements with flowing long dresses, fluttering ribbons, and a relaxed posture, such as the realistic movements of playing with his back in the bouncing bamboo flute Feitian (Cave 276 of Mogao Grottoes). ‌
Clothing details: Most of the portraits of ladies adopt the style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, such as Zhang Daqian’s “Dunhuang Ladies” created in 1942. The characters have wide shoulders and thin waists, and the clothing patterns are outlined using the “water shield strip” technique. The colors are presented by overlaying mineral pigments such as lapis lazuli and cinnabar. ‌
Facial expression: Ladies often smile lightly with their chin in their mouth, and use the “Three Whites Method” (whitening the forehead, nose bridge, and chin) to enhance their three-dimensional sense, contrasting with the agility of the flying sky. ‌
historical evolution
Sui Dynasty Flying Apsaras: Taking Cave 305 of Mogao Grottoes as an example, the flying celestial statues have diverse postures, including long dresses, robes, etc., colorful and freely laid out. ‌
The Flying Apsaras of the Tang Dynasty: such as the “Black Flying Apsaras” in Cave 320 of the Mogao Grottoes, with their four bodies hovering and scattering flowers, their posture full of strength, becoming a classic representative. ‌
Representative works
Zhang Daqian’s “Dunhuang Ladies”: a fusion of Dunhuang mural techniques and Tang Dynasty aesthetics, featuring plump and muscular figures. The technique employs seven layered dyeing techniques, and the number of colors has increased from 3-5 to 17. It is currently housed in institutions such as the Palace Museum in Beijing. ‌
Original Dunhuang murals: such as the transformation of the Guanwuliang Shoujing in Cave 217 of the Mogao Grottoes, where flying celestial beings shuttle between the pavilions, musical instruments sing on their own, and the scene is filled with a fairyland atmosphere. ‌
Artistic Influence
Zhang Daqian’s Dunhuang copying and re creation have promoted the modernization of Chinese painting, and his technique of depicting ladies has been borrowed by painters such as Xu Beihong. ‌
The Feitian image is widely used in modern decoration and handicraft design, such as the frequent use of the “Black Feitian” pattern.