敦煌佛爺廟灣唐代模印塑像磚墓(三) - 模印塑像磚相關問題考論=A Study on the Tang Dynasty Brick Tombs with Impressed Statues or Motifs from the Foyemiaowan at Dunhuang(Ⅲ) - On the Issues about the Bricks with Impressed Statues or Motifs
模印塑像磚性質=quality of bricks with impressed statues; 河西模印磚軌跡=traces of bricks with impressed statues in Hexi region; 葬俗與特點=burial custom and characteristics; 厚葬=proper burial; 藝術特點=art features
The bricks with impressed statues or motifs in bas-relief are usually called "painted bricks," while small bricks with motifs painted in ink, which have been unearthed gradually since the middle of last century,were also called "painted bricks." This confuses the different nature and artistic characteristics of the two kinds of bricks and causes confusion and incontinence for research. The author suggests that the former type, according to its nature, should be called "the bricks with impressed status or motifs." This paper also discusses the use history of such bricks in Hexi region, the burial customs and characteristics with such bricks, the fashion of lavish funeral, and the artistic characteristics and aesthetic style of such bricks at Dunhuang. Rich in cultural connotation, these artistic building materials have important historical value and are unique physical materials useful forunderstanding the social culture at Dunhuang during the Tang dynasty.
