1, Tianma
The most representative figure in Dunhuang murals is Tianma, whose portrait is found in Cave 253 of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. This heavenly horse is based on astronomical phenomena, and the sky will wear a crown on the horse's head and a crown on his head. There are ornaments on the horse's head called dzi beads, which symbolize purity, beauty and good luck. Tianma was also called Tian Ju in Han Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, there was a saying of "horse heaven", which meant a flying god horse, with the meaning of, nine liters and flying. At that time, Tianma had become a fairy, a god and an auspicious beast.
Step 2 fly
Flying, originally the god of flying, was originally the embodiment of six sentient beings. Flying is generally triangular, or half-moon, or figure-eight. Tian Fei, known as the God of Six Living Beings in Buddhism, represents the selfless spirit among living beings and is one of the "Four Great Bodhisattvas". Flying is one of the most common images in Dunhuang murals, especially in the Ming Tombs and Qianchuan murals in Mogao Grottoes. There are three caves in Qianchuan Grottoes in Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes painted with flying murals, but the content is relatively simple and the image is relatively simple. This part is mainly about the flying image in the Qianchuan Grottoes in Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes.
3. Flying God
Feitian, which is characterized by white snake, is also called "White Snake God". They hold swords in their hands, or stand on their backs, or look like dragons, snakes or Dapeng, and their expressions are different and lifelike. After the Tang Dynasty, flying began to increase again and became a more solemn and sacred image form. There are about 300 flying bodies in Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, the largest of which is 30 meters high. She is dressed in a long white dress, holding a sword in one hand and a lotus in the other, with a beautiful and lovely posture; There is a white snake hovering behind, which is both a demon and an emperor, a goddess or a fairy.
4. Dancers
A dancer from the western regions, with beautiful posture and graceful posture, is amazing. A graceful song, thunderous sound, light dance, graceful. Dancers are the core figures in ancient song and dance activities, with strong religious color. According to the Book of the Old Tang Dynasty, the Dunhuang frescoes painted by the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang not only depict dancing movements, but also depict a large number of dancers. The dancer is wearing a colorful long skirt, a green silk scarf on her head and boots on her feet.
5. Yutu
Jade Rabbit is a jade rabbit in ancient mythology and Tian Fei in the Moon Palace. She lives in the Moon Palace with Chang 'e, and her body is pure and beautiful. People often say: Chang 'e didn't marry anyone. In The West Chamber, there is a story that Jade Rabbit marries Chang 'e, also known as Chang 'e.