Doumy, Melodie
A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang
- ISBN 13:
- 9780712355261
- author:
- Doumy, Melodie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- British Library Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 14.2 x 19.5 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Archaeology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang
Discover the vibrant town at the edge of the Gobi Desert, where East meets West and cultures blended in a rich tapestry of art, faith, and commerce. For over 1,000 years, Dunhuang was a hub of pilgrimage, cultural exchange, and artistic expression.
Uncover the secrets of this ancient oasis through personal letters, wills, paintings, and other rare documents, which reveal the intimate worlds of artists, scribes, merchants, and spiritual seekers. Explore the fascinating history of Dunhuang, from the Diamond Sutra to the Dunhuang star chart, and gain insight into the lives of people from diverse backgrounds.
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