Research On Restoration And Protection Of Buddhist Statues In The The 8th Cave Of Tian Long Shan Grottoes

Chinese art is a body of profound art that includes painting,architecture,sculpture,etc.By all accounts,Chinese religious art is mainly expressed through statues,and early portraiture art found within Chinese caves are important examples that have far-reaching value and significance.The first flourishing of China,s grotto art was in the Wei,Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties and lasted up until the Sui and Tang dynasties.During this period,the Tian Long Shan Grottoes were excavated one by one.Inside,each Buddhist statues and sunk panel murals were elaborately arranged.We can assume that this arrangement carries its own significance,but unfortunately,this exquisite carvings were stolen in the twentieth century by foreign explorers.By studying the background of excavation,History context and development,the history of loss,the status of preservation,the actual Buddhist statues of Tian Long Shan Grottoes that were scattered abroad,the artistic features of the statues of the Sui Dynasty Grot.toes and the ways of loss,this article takes the protection of the statues of the Tian Long Shan Grottoes as the theoretical lens and will contribute to the later practical preservation which has enriched the study of Tian Long Shan.Due to the fact that the eighth cave is the largest and most representative cave in the Sui Dynasty,this article will focus on the exploration of the eighth cave and will rely on the original images of statues scattered abroad in order to propose methods for better rehabilitation and protection.Furthermore,according to the present situation,site survey,style characteristics and literature materials,I chose the eighth cave in order to conduct in-depth analysis based on recovery methods,restoration methods and recovery effects.This research aims to provide feasible references for later restoration as well as new understanding on Buddhist culture and grotto art and personal reflection on the feasibility of statue conservation and restoration.