The value of cliff stone carvings is as follows:
Cliff stone carvings are a special art form of stone carvings. They not only have rich historical connotations and historical data value, but also carry the influence of political and cultural celebrities. Thoughts and spiritual pursuits. Many cliff carvings are inscribed by political or cultural celebrities, with exquisite calligraphy and precious artistic value. As a condensation of Chinese history and unique culture, Yongzhou cliff carvings have witnessed the changes in dynasties and changes, and demonstrated the unique ideas, humanistic spirit and moral norms of the Chinese nation.
The cliff carvings in Yongzhou are particularly outstanding in calligraphy value. According to official statistics, there are more than 2,000 cliff stone carvings scattered in Yongzhou, and they are basically well preserved. These stone carvings contain many fine works of calligraphy, and calligraphy styles from ancient times to the present can be found, forming a complete history of the development of calligraphy.
Including the remains of more than 300 calligraphers from past dynasties, including Yan Zhenqing, Huai Su, Mi Fu, Huang Tingjian, Su Shi, and He Shaoji. This rich calligraphy element is dizzying and has attracted countless calligraphy enthusiasts to study and appreciate it. In addition to historical and cultural value, the cliff carvings also have high tourism value. They are usually located in scenic natural areas and complement the surrounding mountains and rivers, providing visitors with a unique viewing experience.
In the Wuxi Stele Forest in Qiyang County, Yongzhou City, there is a huge 7.2-meter-high cliff stone carving - Song of Zhongxing in the Tang Dynasty. This stone carving was written and written by Yuan Jie, a writer of the Tang Dynasty, in 761 AD. The full text contains more than 2,800 words. It attracts many tourists to visit with its exquisite calligraphy skills and profound ideological content.
As a unique form of cultural heritage, cliff carvings have rich historical connotation, artistic value and tourism value. They are not only an important part of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation, but also a precious historical heritage of our country. We should strengthen the protection and management of cliff stone carvings so that they can be better inherited and developed.
We should also publicize and promote the cliff carving culture through various channels, so that more people can understand and understand this unique art form. Only in this way can we better protect and carry forward the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation.
The origin of cliff carvings
Cliff carvings are a kind of stone carving art in ancient China, which originated as a way of recording events in ancient times. Specifically, it is text or images carved directly on the cliff. This kind of stone carving art has appeared as early as ancient times, but it became popular during the Northern Dynasties and continued until the Sui, Tang and Song and Yuan Dynasties.
The content of cliff carvings is diverse, including calligraphy, statues, rock paintings and other forms. The book "Jinshisuo" records in detail all kinds of text stone carvings and stone carvings. "Ode to the West" is a famous example of cliff carvings. It is located in Yuqiao Gorge in Tianjing Mountain, 13 kilometers west of Chengxian County, Gansu Province. With its rich historical connotation and historical material value, cliff carvings demonstrate the unique ideological concepts, humanistic spirit and moral norms of the Chinese nation, and are a precious historical heritage of our country.