Dunhuang studies refer to a discipline focusing on Dunhuang Manuscripts, Dunhuang grotto art, the theory of Dunhuang studies, and Dunhuang history and geography. It is a broad subject of studying, excavating, sorting, and protecting the cultural relics and documents in the Dunhuang area of China.
The General Theory of Dunhuang Studies explores the basic concept of Dunhuang studies. It presents a more comprehensive and systematic study of six aspects of Dunhuang, covering the background of Dunhuang studies in orientalism, the history of Dunhuang, Dunhuang grotto art, the scattering of Dunhuang cultural relics, Dunhuang manuscripts, and the history of Dunhuang studies, and discussing and summarizing the relevant national and international research.
The General Theory of Dunhuang Studies has extensively absorbed the research achievements of domestic and foreign academic circles and the author's decades of academic research experience. As a comprehensive and systematic academic monograph with both academic depth and extensive readability, the book provides descriptions, theory and objective comments written in a clear and straightforward style; the book is intended for professional scholars, graduates and general readers. It is an excellent teaching and learning resource for those interested in understanding and learning about Dunhuang studies. However, it is also a helpful reference book for readers interested in Dunhuang culture.
Author(s): Jinbao Liu
Series: Qizhen Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 347
City: Singapore
What Elements Must an Excellent Work of General Theory Have? Preface to the General Theory of Dunhuang Studies (Preface for the Revised and Enlarged Edition)
Preface: A Young Student’s Dream and Aspiration From Dunhuang Studies Review to the General Theory of Dunhuang Studies (Revised and Enlarged Edition)
Introduction: Dunhuang Studies in the Context of Oriental Studies
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Contents
1 Thousand’s Years of Vicissitudes About Dunhuang
1.1 Dunhuang in the Pre-Qin Period
1.1.1 The Natural Geography of Dunhuang
1.1.2 The Early Culture and Human Activity
1.2 Dunhuang in the Qin and Han Dynasty
1.2.1 The Rise of Yuezhi and Its Activities in Dunhuang
1.2.2 The Rise of Wusun and Their Activities in Dunhuang
1.2.3 The Xiongnu’ Activities in Dunhuang and the War Between Han and Xiongnu
1.2.4 The Opening of the Silk Road
1.2.5 Set up the System of Prefectures and Counties
1.2.6 Establish a Military Defense System
1.3 Dunhuang During the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties
1.3.1 The Development of Culture and Academic
1.3.2 The Flourishing of Buddhist Activities
1.3.3 The Blossoming of Buddhist Art
1.4 Dunhuang Between the Sui and Tang Dynasties
1.4.1 The Management of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty for Hexi and Open the Frontier Trade-in Zhang Ye
1.4.2 The Central Government Governing and Management for Dunhuang in the Early Tang Dynasty
1.4.3 High-Level Development of Economic
1.4.4 The Prosperity of the Silk Road
1.5 The Ruling and Management of Dunhuang by Tubo
1.5.1 Tubo’s Rule Over Dunhuang
1.5.2 The Tribes and Jiang (将) Systems in the Tubo Period
1.5.3 The Economic System of the Tubo Period
1.6 Dunhuang in the Guiyi Army Period
1.6.1 The Establishment of the Guiyi Army Regime
1.6.2 The Historical Development of the Guiyi Army Regime
1.6.3 The Govern Policy During the Guiyi Army Period
1.7 Dunhuang in the Northern and Southern Song Dynasty
1.7.1 Shazhou Uyghur Regime
1.7.2 The Rule of Dunhuang by the Western Xia Dynasty
1.8 Dunhuang in the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties
1.8.1 The Governance and Management of Dunhuang in the Yuan Dynasty
1.8.2 Dunhuang in the Ming Dynasty
1.8.3 The Resurgence of Dunhuang in the Qing Dynasty
2 Art Treasure—Thousand-Buddha Grottoes
2.1 The Establishment and Numbering of Mogao Grottoes
2.1.1 The Establishment of Mogao Grottoes
2.1.2 New Archaeological Discoveries in the Northern Mogao Grottoes
2.2 The Art of Murals in Dunhuang
2.2.1 The Contents of Murals in Dunhuang
2.2.2 The Historical Value of Dunhuang Murals
2.3 The Art of Painted Sculptures in Dunhuang
2.3.1 The Content and Classification of Dunhuang Painted Sculptures
2.3.2 How Dunhuang Painted Sculptures Were Made
2.4 Dunhuang Architecture Art
2.4.1 Ancient Buildings in Dunhuang
2.4.2 The Ancient Buildings in Murals
3 An Unforgettable Distressing History—The Stolen Course of the Dunhuang Documents
3.1 The Great Discovery Shocked the World
3.1.1 The Discovery of the Library Cave
3.1.2 The Discovery of the Land God Temple Documents
3.2 The Explanation of the Thousand Years Mystery—The Mystery of the Closure of the Dunhuang Library Cave
3.2.1 The Library Cave Originally Was a Commemoration Cave of Hong Bian
3.2.2 The Mystery of the Closure of the Library Cave
3.3 M. A. Stein and the Outflow of Dunhuang Documents
3.3.1 M. A. Stein and His First Investigation
3.3.2 Stein’s Second Exploration of Central Asia and Defraud Treasures from the Thousand Buddha Cave
3.3.3 Stein’s Harvest and the British Collections of Dunhuang Documents
3.4 Paul Pelliot and Dunhuang Documents Collected in France
3.4.1 The Study of Sinology in France
3.4.2 Pelliot’s Activities in Dunhuang
3.4.3 Dunhuang Documents Collected in Paris
3.5 Otani Kozui Expeditions and Dunhuang Turpan Documents
3.5.1 Tachibana Zuicho’s Activities in Dunhuang and Xinjiang
3.5.2 Dunhuang Turpan Documents Collected in Japan
3.6 Russia’s Investigation of Dunhuang and Northwest China
3.6.1 The “Russian Commission” that Organised the Investigation
3.6.2 Oldenburg and the Theft of Treasure at Dunhuang
3.6.3 The Russian Collections of Dunhuang Documents
3.7 The Destruction of Dunhuang Art by American L. Warner
3.7.1 The First Theft and Robbery
3.7.2 The Second Delegation
3.7.3 Irretrievable Damage
3.8 The Diaspora of the Dunhuang Cultural Relics After the Robbery
3.8.1 The Early Dispersal
3.8.2 The Theft During Shipment to Beijing
3.9 The Reasons for Dunhuang Cultural Relics to Disperse
3.9.1 Exploration of the General Context
3.9.2 Analysis of the Specific Reasons
4 The Dunhuang Manuscripts—An Encyclopaedic Treasure
4.1 Dunhuang Documents and Historical Studies
4.1.1 A Wealth of Materials
4.1.2 It Promotes the Progress of Academic Research
4.1.3 Filling in the Gaps of Historical Research
4.2 Religious Material in Dunhuang Manuscripts
4.2.1 Buddhist Manuscripts
4.2.2 Taoist Manuscripts
4.2.3 Three Persian Religions
4.3 Dunhuang Literature and Its Academic Value
4.3.1 The Subject Matter, Content, and Value of Bianwen
4.3.2 The Types and Values of Dunhuang Poetry
4.3.3 Dunhuang Rhythmic Poetry (曲子词)
4.4 Scientific and Technological Materials of Dunhuang
4.4.1 Abundant Materials on Astronomy
4.4.2 Evidence of Block Printing
4.4.3 Medical Documents from Dunhuang
5 Dunhuang Studies All Over the World—The Development of Dunhuang Studies and Its Research Situation
5.1 The Birth and Development of Dunhuang Studies
5.1.1 The Birth and Preliminary Development of Dunhuang Studies
5.1.2 Dunhuang Archaeology and Dunhuang Art Research
5.1.3 The National Research Institute on Dunhuang Art
5.1.4 Dunhuang Studies in Taiwan and Hongkong
5.2 The Vigorous Development of Dunhuang Studies
5.2.1 More and More People Joining the Research Team
5.2.2 Increasingly Frequent Academic Activities
5.2.3 Lots of Research Results Springing up
5.3 The Overseas Dunhuang Studies
5.3.1 Dunhuang Studies in France
5.3.2 Dunhuang Studies in Japan
5.3.3 Dunhuang Studies in Other Countries
5.4 Dunhuang Studies in the New Century
5.4.1 Sorting and Annotation Dunhuang Documents
5.4.2 International Cooperation and Exchanges Have Been Further Strengthened
5.4.3 Several Aspects in Need of Strengthening
Correction to: The General Theory of Dunhuang Studies
Correction to: J. Liu, The General Theory of Dunhuang Studies, Qizhen Humanities and Social Sciences Library, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9073-0
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