How to draw Dunhuang

1. Need to collect information about Dunhuang, including pictures, texts and videos. These materials can help you understand the architectural style, color and historical and cultural background of Dunhuang and provide reference for subsequent paintings. Determine the theme and composition of the painting. The theme can be Dunhuang scenic spots, historical events or people.

2. Draw a sketch according to the theme and composition. Sketch can help you determine the basic framework and details of the picture, as well as the expression. On the basis of the sketch, color and detail processing are carried out. The architecture in Dunhuang is mainly yellow, red, blue and green, which can express its unique architectural style and historical and cultural connotation.

3. Pay attention to the creation of atmosphere in the process of painting. The natural scenery and historical atmosphere of Dunhuang can be expressed by depicting the sky, mountains and rivers, light and shadow and other elements. After painting, it needs to be reviewed and revised. Check whether the color, composition and details of the picture are reasonable and vivid, and make necessary adjustments and modifications.

Dunhuang related knowledge

1. Dunhuang is located at the western end of Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province, China. It is an important pass on the ancient Silk Road and one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China. The history of Dunhuang can be traced back to 202 BC, when Dunhuang was designated as Dunhuang County. Dunhuang has a unique geographical position and is in the desert, but there are oases everywhere, so it is called desert oasis.

Dunhuang is famous for the Mogao Grottoes, which is one of the world cultural heritages and one of the most famous scenic spots in Dunhuang. The Mogao Grottoes, located 25 kilometers southeast of Dunhuang City, is an important part of Dunhuang art and a treasure house of China painting art. There are many murals and sculptures in the Mogao Grottoes, which show the exquisite skills and profound connotation of Buddhist art in China.

There are many other scenic spots worth visiting in Dunhuang. For example, the ruins of Dunhuang ancient city are the epitome of Dunhuang history and culture; Yangguan site is one of the important passes of the ancient Silk Road. Yumenguan site is an important passage to the western regions in ancient times; Crescent spring is a unique desert oasis landscape; And Dunhuang night market are good places to experience local food and culture.