Cultural Connections Between China and Foreign Civilizations Through the Kucha Donor Images in the Kizil Caves

Kucha was a small country once existed in the western border of China. Its famous Kizil Caves represents importance Buddhism to this country. This research focuses on donor images found some Caves, mainly two group donors from cave No. 199 and 205. The dates, traits clothing “tipping toe” standing posture, identity these are argued discussed, they compared Sogdian, Bactrian, Persian, Roman artworks that share similar style or posture. Historical evidence is then presented throughout paper prove posture between foreign figures reflect cultural connections across Eurasian continent, Silk Road. also explains how shared artistic motif but interpreted used differently cultures, thus leading author attempting answer question: why were drawn Buddhist Caves. uses articles books written by professional scholars, with support primary texts as historical evidence. Additional archaeological discoveries art history visual analysis applied aid conclusion paper.