After the introduction of Buddhism to China, many temples were founded.
As a result, the construction of Buddhist pagodas, which were the center
of worship and faith, flourished. It is estimated that the pagoda began to
be constructed in Chinese templ...
After the introduction of Buddhism to China, many temples were founded.
As a result, the construction of Buddhist pagodas, which were the center
of worship and faith, flourished. It is estimated that the pagoda began to
be constructed in Chinese temple, during the late Han Dynasty and the
Three Kingdoms Period. In the early days, Buddhist pagodas were
constructed with the construction of temples, most of which were wooden
pagodas. The three major Chinese stone caves, Dunhuang Grottoes,
Yungang Grottoes, and Longmen Grottoes, were constructed with Buddhist
pagodas of the various techniques and styles. Yungang Grottoes were
established at a relatively early date, showing the aspects of the early
Chinese pagoda. Thus, we examined the contrast techniques, stylistic
characteristics, and significance of art history of the pagoda represented
in Yungang Grottoes.
The Buddhist pagodas built in Yungang Grottoes. It can be classified as
stone-shaped outer Buddhist pagoda built at the entrance of a Cave,
stone-shaped inner pagoda built in three-dimensional form in the center
of a cave, pavilions built inside the cave, tapa-shaped doorpost carved on
the left and right sides of the entrance to a small cave, rock-carved tower
carved in relief on the entrance of the cave or inside the wall space. They
faithfully reflect the structure, contrast techniques, and styles of wooden pagodas that prevailed at that time. The various types of Buddhist pagodas
depicted in Yungang Grottoes show the contrast techniques and styles of
the pagoda in early China. These are the materials for examining the early
wooden pagoda in Korea.