The composition of Dunhuang frescoes is ( ), is unfocused perspective

The composition of Dunhuang frescoes is scattershot, unfocused perspective.

1, Dunhuang frescoes composition is scattered in that the images drawn do not have a clear central focus and do not follow the traditional principles of perspective.

2. Normally, an image's composition is designed based on rules such as central symmetry, shading and the principle of perspective. However, the composition of the Dunhuang frescoes is completely different, as it does not use perspective, gets rid of the central symmetry, and adopts a kind of scattering style of painting. As a result, the images in the Dunhuang murals are characterized by lightness and fluidity, and by the infinite variety and freedom of movement.

3, Dunhuang mural composition is not always focusless perspective, but sometimes use a special perspective. This perspective is called "Dunhuang perspective" or "scattered perspective", it will be scattered parts of the scene, each part of the almost no obvious links and levels, expressing the artist's unique style of free play.

4. This kind of scattered perspective is characterized by a breakthrough in the singularity of perspective, there is no standard perspective point, and the elements in the picture do not present a clear sense of space. Generally speaking, scatter point perspective requires constant changes in position, angle and size during the painting process to adjust the balance and beauty of the picture, and therefore requires the artist to have a high level of artistic skills such as aesthetic aesthetics, modeling ability and expressive ability.

Dunhuang mural cultural significance

1, religious and cultural significance: Dunhuang mural is the world's most well-preserved, one of the most large-scale Buddhist murals. Dunhuang frescoes were created after three thousand years of long years, recording the development of ancient Buddhist civilization, it is an important carrier for the study of China's Buddhism and its cultural, artistic, philosophical, historical and social aspects, but also an important medium of communication for the exchange of Buddhist culture in China.

2, the significance of art appreciation: Dunhuang mural art style is unique, regular shape, beautiful lines, colorful, rich and vivid, showing the Tang, Song and Yuan period of different artistic characteristics, it is not only an important part of China's ancient art history, but also a treasure in the history of world art.

3, historical significance: Dunhuang murals are an important part of China's ancient Silk Road culture, which witnessed the prosperity of the ancient Silk Road, reflecting the cultural exchanges and integration between a number of ethnic groups, it is a strong proof of China's ancient culture, history, politics, economy, religion and other aspects.