Introduction Dunhuang, a name that makes people dream of, a legendary city that is entangled with the Silk Road. To be strong means great; to be brilliant means prosperity. It represents grand and glorious, and represents the wish for prosperity. Dunhuang, the wind and moon at th

Introduction

Dunhuang , a name that makes people dream of, a legendary city that is entangled with Silk Road . is a great person; brilliance is a great person. It represents grand and glorious, and represents the wish for prosperity.

Dunhuang, the romance at the end of the desert, a thousand years on the Silk Road. The vast sand flows here, and the thousands of worlds are all drawn in it.

As an important node city on the Silk Road, Dunhuang has always had its own special features in history. Four-way culture gathered here, leaving behind countless human relics and historical sites. records the integration of Eastern traditional culture and Eastern and Western cultures :

"Mogao thousands of caves lined with singing sand, and the cliff walls were covered with five Colorful clouds. Poplar euphratum Outside the Cuiyin Pavilion Road, nine floors are connected to the sunlight. "

uses words such as openness and inclusiveness, sea to embrace all rivers, and beauty and sharing of beauty. The treasure of art it contains is also a representative work of oriental aesthetics and traditional elegance. Who has never heard of the beauty of flying in Dunhuang? And the beauty of Dunhuang is more than that.

Here the ancients painted and carved the beautiful beliefs and wishes of in those stone caves, creating an unparalleled artistic treasure. The sun rises and the moon sets, and the sound of axes is chiseled, which embodies the wisdom and hard work of generations of craftsmen, and finally carves the thickness of history in the flowing years.

As a city with extremely rich cultural monuments, even after the destruction of previous wars and the plunder of foreign cultural relics dealers, Dunhuang still has 735 caves, 45,000 square meters of murals, 3,990 colored sculptures and more than 10 wooden buildings of all dynasties. Its scale is amazing and it is still the largest, most abundant and longest-lasting treasure house in the world. New caves have even been excavated from time to time.

Dunhuang's art works have gone through dynasties such as Former Qin , Northern Dynasties, Sui Dynasty , Tang Dynasty , Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Western Xia , Yuan Dynasty and other dynasties. Here you can find carving and painting techniques of various eras, a vivid record of ancient Chinese artistic achievements and skills.

Although the years and the endless wind and sand have made the carving and painting colors of Dunhuang mottled, blurred and damaged, the erosion of wind and sand and time have also brought Dunhuang different beauty, different thickness and a kind of beauty that belongs to Dunhuang. The works with flowing lines and colorful colors not only contain solemn and elegant artistic and cultural connotations, but also reflect the secular folk life. However, in order to protect cultural relics, Dunhuang has only 4 to 12 caves open to the outside world, and the number and time of visits are limited. In order to avoid the "declination" of the caves due to tourists (influence of gas, flashes, etc.), photography is not allowed in the caves, so the Dunhuang caves are really "can be viewed from a distance but not played with".

Now if you want to carefully read these art treasures that last for thousands of years, you don’t need to go to Dunhuang again. The "Dunhuang Calendar 2023" produced by CITIC Publishing House and the Dunhuang Art Research Institute is enough to take you to appreciate the beauty of Dunhuang’s art and let you see the prosperity of Dunhuang.

Dunhuang Art Institute is a special unit that has been committed to copying, exploring and researching Dunhuang art for many years. This time, they carefully selected 365 murals and colored sculptures to renovate and incorporate them into the "Dunhuang Calendar 2023". The themes cover 43 statues, 24 patterns, 41 musical instruments, 34 buildings, 25 folk life scenes...

In addition, they also specially selected works that express various aspects of social life such as hunting, farming, textiles, transportation, construction, dance, wedding and funerals, turning them into a beautiful paper art gallery that can be appreciated at the desk at close range, and swears to bring readers an uninterrupted immersive exhibition throughout the year. art and design are combined, and the murals are outlined for 365 days.

A calendar is held in your hand, and before you can open it, you are already amazed.

has such a background, which is not just a calendar, it is also a beautiful album worthy of permanent collection. calendar is designed by the award-winning designer of "China's Most Beautiful Book". The binding form of hardcover + letter set improves the grade of the entire calendar. Simply placed on the table, it can demonstrate temperament and connotation.

gently caresses you to feel the pulse tremor of Dunhuang. Wherever you look, you are all beautiful colors. It can be said to be a gift from time. You can see the grand momentum and experience the exquisite details.

The works included are both vivid and lively in the green water and green mountains, and the Zen meaning of each flower and leaf; the peaceful and dignified image of the noble figure, and the elegant and lightness of the flying sky; there are phoenix patterns and lotus patterns, as well as rare birds and beasts such as hares in the mountains, flying flowers in the sky, peacocks with branches. The 34 ancient buildings selected are also very distinctive. The city pagoda, bell tower and pavilion meet again across thousands of years, allowing you to see with your own eyes the ingenious craftsmanship.

Each page is also accompanied by expert interpretation, which combines historical background, traditional culture, painting techniques and aesthetic interests one by one. While enjoying the exquisite murals, it also takes you to understand ancient traditional culture and art. Therefore, it is is definitely a national calendar worth collecting.

As a book with high appearance and heartfelt craftsmanship and beauty , the main color of the calendar extracts the distinctive lead elixir and turquoise green in Dunhuang murals. The cover of is antique gold-plated, which simulates the bright light when sunlight shines, and restores the prosperity reflected by the five colors of the mural. The booklet is hand-painted, generous and clear, with a harmonious atmosphere, precipitated by the wind and sand and the thickness of time, exuding an introverted luster, and has a delicate touch with high-level fine sandpaper.

can be read at a flat rate of 180 degrees, and has a hard cover, which can stand on the table, meeting people's daily calendar reading needs. The book also has blank space designed to facilitate readers to write, record time and daily inspiration .

now place an order, and each book will also receive 2 Heavenly King Ruyi Cards. The Left Heavenly King holds the orb lotus plate with the orb in his hand, which means auspicious . The Right King holds a lamp in his hand, which means hope and is very collectible. is the best choice for self-use, gifts and collection. 2023, good luck for those who see it.

might as well give life a sense of ritual, choose it as the inspiration on your desk, the time memorial beside the bed, or a landscape on the collection shelf. The beauty of Dunhuang that you have never seen before are hidden in this calendar. With a , you will reach Dunhuang .

A calendar adds a sense of ritual to life and makes every day worth looking forward to. "Dunhuang Calendar 2023" will take you to to appreciate the unique charm of Dunhuang murals, precipitates life in Chinese aesthetics and immerse Dunhuang art . Please listen carefully. Do you see the setting sun, the purple wind, and the neighing and camel whistle?