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| Flying divinity frequently found in Buddhist cave paintings |
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| Buddhist oasis located where the northern and southern routes of the Silk Road meet at the easter end of the Taklamakan Desert; considered the "Treasure House" of Buddhist Art |
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| Buddha or bodhisattva of the future |
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| Full-body almond-shaped halo |
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| "Spirit utensils", mortuary objects meant to accompany the deceased to "heaven" |
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| "Cosmic breath", the vital force of the universe, the spiritual essence of an object |
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| A historical record written by Sima Qian in the 2nd century BCE |
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| Six Principles of Painting |
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Theoretical principles for painting set forth by Xie He in the fifth century
1. Animation through spirit consonance
2. Structural method in the use of the brush
3. Fidelity to the object in portraying forms
4. Conformity to kind in applying colors
5. Proper planning in placing of elements
6. Transmission of experience of the past in making copies
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