Yungang sculptures

Yungang Sculptures

Now discuss or argue why monumentality is apparent in Qin Emperor's tombs or Yungang sculptures (as you see above). Argue any ideological, artistic or religious/philosophical contexts based on your own ideas or research.

Introduction

Sculpture is one of China's most significant creative pursuits, and can be traced back numerous 1000 years.  There is large diversity in the components and methods used. The terracotta armed detachment of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, beside Xi'an, is created of thousands of numbers, encompassing base fighters, archers, cavalry and generals, all formed from terracotta and discharged at high temperatures are spectacular demonstrations of pottery ...