Museum of Forest of Stone Tablets (II) Stone Art Gallery Basically two parts: mausoleum stone carving and religious stone carving Stone relivos—Pictures with linear engraving (汉画像石) The concept of “living again after death” dominated the minds of noble men. They engraved on the tomb walls whatever they used, loved and respected during their lifetime, so they could still enjoy them in her world. Besides some historical legends, the subject matter of the pictures originated from the real life, such as plowing, hunting, music and dance and the style of noble lives. Mausoleum stone carving guarding animals put in front of the tomb to deter evil spirits (镇墓兽) This kind of animal never existed in the world. They were sculpted according to the characteristics of lions and tigers. The stretched bodies, exaggerated long tails, powerful legs and majestic looking appearance reveal the sculpting skills and the ingenious abilities of the craftsmen. Six Steeds from Zhao Ling Mausoleum (昭陵六骏) Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty ordered to have his six war horses carved and put in front his tomb in order memorate them. They were painted by Yan Liben, a famous painter at the time. Saluzi (飒露紫) and Quanmaogua (拳毛剐), were smashed into smaller pieces and carried them away by Carl W. Bishop. The rest four were cut into four pieces and almost packed ready to be shipped away when th
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