If you devote to history, Dunhuang,
where the four great ancient civilizations converge,
would be an ideal destination for you.
If you appreciate art, Dunhuang,
the thousand-year-old grottoes span the history of Chinese fine art, including murals and sculptures,
would be a miraculous place to visit.
If you want to find peace of mind, Dunhuang,
a mysterious place full of humanities and nature, would offer you a chance to listen to yourself.
From April 9 to 13
Ningbo University Art Class
“Dunhuang trip” is coming soon.
In the warm spring sun, let's set out together.
To experience grotto art of religious area and traditional culture, to explore thousands of years of Chinese history, and to enjoy the particular scenic and customs beyond the frontier. Empty yourself, indulge in traveling, and just go on a footloose journey.
*In addition, professional photographers will accompany the group to record every colorful moments during the trip.
Highlights of the tour
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Top academic resources of Dunhuang
Experts of Dunhuang Academy China will give valuable lectures. Zhao Shengliang, Dean of Dunhuang Academy China, will lead the lesson to build a knowledge frame during the visit. You can discuss your views and feelings with knowledgeable professors, and ask them to answer your questions, making the study tour more in-depth.
2
Collaboratively supported by
Dunhuang Academy China
During the study tour, you will go forward
through the exclusive VIP passageway, and specific grottoes will be opened in a directional way.
You can be totally absorbed in the journey
and enjoy the art miracle of Dunhuang.
Mogao Grottoes Cave Number 321 (representative cave)
built in the early Tang Dynasty, Wu Zhou period
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Professional route planning
with expert perspective
The trip plan is a combination of academic and artistic. Representative caves from Xiliang to Song and Yuan Dynasties were selected, you can compare these grottoes and understand the evolution of Dunhuang's artistic style in different periods.
As thus you can explore the historical reasons and dynasty features behind them.
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The world's top academic resources support
Starting from Dunhuang,
and open the door of art.
If this journey in Dunhuang has stimulated your desire for art exploration, you can further the study according to your own interest and select relevant follow-up courses in Ningbo University, such as art history, exhibition curation, art business, etc.
These courses are taught by masters in the global cultural and museum field, and can enhance your artistic heritage completely.
Chinese leader collector:
Xu Zhengfu
Renowned artisit
and curator:
Tong Yanru' nan
Former curator of Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe:
Dr. Nora von Achenbach
Leading authority in Ru kilns:
Zhao Qingyun
Former COO of Sotheby's Asia Pacific Region:
Zhu Yonglei
Former director of Powerlong Museum and Himalayas Museum, Curator of Dunhuang Art:
Wang Chunjie
Direct descendant of Sun Yingzhou:
Sun Hongqi
Director of the Hammer Museum (Los Angeles):
Ann Philbin
Distinguished dean of the Ancient Ceramic Art Academy, Ningbo University:
Cai Xunmin
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Live in the desert castle - Dunhuang Villa
The chosen hotel, Dunhuang Villa, is adjacent to the Sing Sand Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, which is a rare desert view in the world. You can enjoy the grand sight of Dunhuang, as described in an ancient poem, “Smoke raises straight in the desert, sun falls fully in the long river.”
Schedule
DAY 1
Arrive + Check-in
Welcome banquet + Theme Lecture
20:00-22:00
Theme lecture, “Dunhuang and the Silk Road Culture”, given by Zhao Shengliang.
Address: Dunhuang Villa · Meditation Hall
Dean of Dunhuang Academy China
Zhao Shengliang
He has studied Dunhuang for decades, publishing dozens of monographs.
He can be described as an encyclopedia in the field of Dunhuang.
DAY 2
Visting + Theme Lecture
9:00-9:50
Watch digital movies about historical and
cultural background of Dunhuang grottoes.
Address: Digital Display Center
Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center is the world's first place, where grotto art is showed through digital technology and virtual reality.
10:30-16:30
Visit Mogao Grottoes representative cave
Appreciate art relics from Xiliang to Song Dynasty, and understand the artistic style of different dynasties and the historical logic.
Why did portraits of the Western Wei Dynasty
adore "delicate and pretty figures"?
Mogao Grottoes Cave Number 285
built in the Western Wei Dynasty, Datong period
What is the story behind the famous Dunhuang
figure Nine Colored Deer?
Mogao Grottoes Cave Number 257 (representative cave)
Since Dunhuang came out, people can then appreciate the superb painting of the Tang Dynasty.
Zhang Daqian once learned art here
and eventually became a master.
What's special about the Tang Dynasty murals?
What is the difference between its style and that of the Northern and Southern Dynasties?
What is the historical line behind it?
Mogao Grottoes Cave Number 220 (representative cave)
Mogao Grottoes Cave Number 321 (representative cave)
Gorgeous world and green landscape
of the prosperous Tang Dynasty
Mogao Grottoes Cave Number 217 (representative cave)
Beauty of colored sculpture
Highly recommended by Fan Jinshi
Mogao Grottoes Cave Number 45 (representative cave)
What is the mystery of the legendary
Nirvana Grottoes?
Mogao Grottoes Cave Number 158
History, religion and philosophy are behind art.
While feeling the beauty, you can also get spiritual inspiration and explore the dynasty change,
thus understand the underlying logic of art.
19：30—21:30
Theme lecture, “Dunhuang Buddhism art and grotto construction”, given by Wang Huimin
Address: Dunhuang Villa · Meditation Hall
Researcher of Dunhuang Academy China
Wang Huimin
Professor of Dunhuang Grottoes and Buddhism Culture Research Institute. His research interests include Buddhism iconology, Buddhism culture, and Dunhuang philology.
DAY 3
Visting + DIY + Party + Scenic
10：30-12:30
Visit Yulin Grottoes representative cave
Appreciate art relics from Yulin Grottoes, and understand the artistic style of
different dynasties and the historical change.
Yulin Grottoes, located 70 kilometers south of Guazhou County in Gansu Province. It was created in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and has been excavated and painted in various dynasties.
Its style is similar to that of Mogao Grottoes, but it has its own characteristics. It was once occupied by ethnic groups, so there are many precious historical materials and murals preserved in Yulin Grottoes.
Yulin Grottoes Cave Number 2
Yulin Grottoes Cave Number 3
Yulin Grottoes Cave Number 25
16:30-18:30
Experience DIY clay painting
Attend the workshop to feel
the cultural charm of classical art by handmade
18:30—21:30
Outside bonfire dinner party
A chance to connect each other
and feel nature scenery
DAY 4
Sunset + Visiting
Theme Lecture + Completion Ceremony
Morning
Watch the sunrise at
the Sing Sand Mountain
Meet the most beautiful sunrise of the year
and experience the unique magic of desert scenery
14:30-16:30
Theme lecture, “Brilliant Dunhuang grotto art”, given by Song Shuxia.
Address: Dunhuang Villa · Meditation Hall
Expert at Dunhuang Academy China
Song Shuxia
She has been working in the reception department of Dunhuang Academy China for 20 years.
As a senior interpreter, she has been engaged in interpreter training for a long time.
16:30—17:30
Completion Ceremony
Address: Dunhuang Villa · Meditation Hall
The wonderful trip to Dunhuang
ends with a sense of ceremony.
What wonderful links will there be?
Just look forward!
TOUR SCHEDULE
DAY 1
Arrive and Check-in
Welcome banquet
Theme lecture by Zhao Shengliang
DAY 2
Watch digital movies about Mogao Grottoes
Visit Mogao Grottoes
Theme lecture by Wang Huimin
DAY 3
Visit Yulin Grottoes
Experience DIY clay painting
Outside bonfire party
DAY 4
Watch the sunrise at the Sing Sand Mountain
Theme lecture by Song Shuxia
Completion Ceremony
DAY 5
Return
How to Register
【Travel Time】
2021-xx-xx to 2021-xx-xx
(Any adjustment will be notified in advance)
【Accommodation】
Dunhuang Villa of the Sing Sand Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring scenic spot
【Course Consultation and Registration】
Long press the under QR code to add the WeChat account for consulting course matters.
