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Expansion of the Yungang Grottoes

Type Event Region Asia Time 500–525

After the Northern Wei moved the capital to Luoyang, carving and expansion at Yungang continued into the early 6th century, adding smaller caves and …

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  1. 500–510Yungang Grottoes · Datong CityAfter Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei moved the capital to Luoyang, Pingcheng (Datong) remained a northern stronghold, and the imperial family and nobles continued carving medium and small caves and niches at Yungang, extending the imperial grotto tradition begun under Tanyao.
  2. 510–525Yungang Grottoes · Datong CityIn the first half of the 6th century Yungang entered its late phase; craftsmen completed many niche statues and painted decorations, some cave carving ceased, and Yungang's status as the early Northern Wei center of Buddhist art gradually gave way to Longmen at Luoyang.

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