Digital images of millennium-old stone carvings from the Longmen Grottoes are on display at Lingshan Mountain Scenic Area in Wuxi. [Photo provided to wuxi.gov.cn]
Nearly 100 digital images of the thousand-year-old stone carvings from the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Luoyang, Central China's Henan province, are on display at the Lingshan Mountain Scenic Area in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, until Oct 31.
This showcase presents an exquisite reproduction of Longmen Grottoes artworks and highlights the artistry, legacy, and evolution of sculpture art from ancient to modern times.
Recognized by UNESCO as the pinnacle of Chinese stone carving art, the Longmen Grottoes stands as the world's largest repository of stone carving treasures.
Digital images of millennium-old stone carvings from the Longmen Grottoes are on display at Lingshan Mountain Scenic Area in Wuxi. [Photo provided to wuxi.gov.cn]
The opportunity for Lingshan Mountain Scenic Area to host this exhibition of millennium-old stone carvings stems from the Longmen Grottoes Research Institute's strong expertise in digital preservation. Through technologies such as laser scanning, high-definition photography documentation, and virtual restoration of damaged artifacts, the institute has breathed new life into these ancient grottoes.
Throughout the exhibition, visitors will:
Marvel at the delicate features of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) and the plump, graceful figures of the Tang Dynasty (618-907);
Engage with important works from the peak periods of sculptural activity in the Northern Wei and Tang dynasties through 3D printing technology;
Witness the revival of imperial ceremonial rituals through digital restoration techniques.
