Abstract
The Buddha statues and engraved scriptures of the Northern Qi Dynasty represented remarkable accomplishments, featuring distinct originality and transitional characteristics. Unlike the slender and elegant statues of the Northern Wei Dynasty or the mature and complete ones of the Tang Dynasty, the statues of the Northern Qi Dynasty presented a unique style of strength and diversity. For instance, the tower-shaped caves of the Xiangtangshan Grottoes in Yecheng and the Buddha statues unearthed in Qingzhou respectively demonstrated the imperial grandeur and the influence of Indian art. The engraved scriptures of the Northern Qi Dynasty also integrated traditional and foreign cultures, marking the initial appearance of large-scale engraved scriptures. This article, through a comprehensive analysis of grottoes, cliff inscriptions and freestanding statues, for the first time comprehensively classified and zoned the Buddha statues and engraved scriptures of the Northern Qi Dynasty. It not only identified the content and form characteristics of each geographical grouping but also revealed the differences and connections among them. It showcases the diversified achievements of Buddhist art in the Northern Qi Dynasty.
Key words
Northern Qi Dynasty /
regional division /
grotto statues /
stone-carved Buddhist scriptures
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ZHANG Zong.
Buddha Statues and Engraved Scriptures of the Northern Qi Dynasty[J]. Studies In Dazu Rock Carvings. 2025(3): 54-64 https://doi.org/10.26953/j.cnki.2097-4698.2025.03.05
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