Patterns of Dunhuang

17 May & 14 June 2017
Mogau Cave 285 shows a depiction of Nüwa and Fuxi holding the tools of creation. Nüwa holds the compass which measures the roundness of heaven and Fuxi the square to measure the earth. Together these instruments take the measure of the cosmos.

In this course we will use these tools to explore the motifs and geometric patterns of Dunhuang and other Chinese Silk Road sites.

Investigate how varied biomorphic and crystalline decorative forms have their origin in the order of nature.

Part of our programming for our upcoming exhibition, Sacred Art of the Silk Road: Dunhuang's Buddhist Cave Temples

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