The Past and Present of Dazu Rock Carvings: Explore the Cultural Mark of a Thousand Years.

Dazu Rock Carvings, like a mural spanning a thousand years, are carved on the cliffs of Dazu, Chongqing. They are not just carvings on stones, but flowing history, solidified faith, and vivid epics drawn by ancient craftsmen with their hands and faith on hard rocks. Art Across Time Dazu Rock Carvings, which began in the late Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, are still vivid after a thousand years. The statues here, with their exquisite skills and profound connotations, tell ancient stories. The Thousand-Hand Guanyin in Baoding Mountain, with its complex arms and compassionate eyes, shows the compassion and wisdom of Buddhism; the Nirvana of Sakyamuni in Beishan, with its peaceful posture and smooth lines, conveys the tranquility and peace of transcending the world. The Swan Song of Grotto Art Dazu Rock Carvings, known as the "three-dimensional Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival", record the bits and pieces of secular life in the Song Dynasty in the form of grottoes. From agricultural production to commercial atmosphere, from family composition to belief system, each statue vividly reflects the social appearance at that time. It is not only the swan song of grotto art, but also a true portrayal of social life in the Song Dynasty. Nationalized Grotto Art Dazu Rock Carvings, with their unique nationalization and life characteristics, stand out in Chinese grotto art. It integrates the statue art of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, showing the unique style of the integration of the three religions. The statues here, whether they are Buddha, Bodhisattva, Arhat, or Vajra, all have strong national characteristics and life atmosphere, making people feel the affinity and appeal of grotto art. Inheritance of Craftsmanship The creation of Dazu Rock Carvings is carved out by countless craftsmen with their lifetime and energy. Their spirit, like the stone carvings themselves, is tenacious and keeps improving. This craftsmanship is not only reflected in the exquisite stone carvings, but also in their persistence in art and adherence to faith. Dazu Rock Carvings are a grotto art museum on a cliff and a flowing historical and cultural corridor. Here, every eye is a landscape, and every place is a story. It quietly tells the vicissitudes of a thousand years, waiting for the world to listen and interpret.