| Picture introduce: The architecture of early caves at Dunhuang was enriched by the integration of features of Chinese wooden architecture. The ceiling shaped like an inverted dipper was transformed into a decorated canopy from the Sui and Tang dynasties onwards. The central altar has steps leading to it in the front and a rear screen at the back with railings on all sides. On the outer walls of the altar are painted the gates, celestial musicians and animal decorative motifs. On the inner walls of the altar are painted sets of continued screens. The caves show a process of secularization which in turn meant an increase in the assimilation of the palace architectural style, augmenting their Chinese flavour. |
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