The Influence of Cultural Exchanges along the Silk Road on the Development of Large Stone Portraits in Ancient China

Abstract The stone portraits discussed in this paper mainly refer to round carvings and high-relief sculptures of human figures that emphasize realism a sense three-dimensionality. development the pre-Qin period is briefly reviewed, their cultural characteristics causes are analyzed from various perspectives. Neolithic was not too late for germination start Chinese portrait sculpture. Due series factors such as geographical conditions, material selection, philosophy, sculpture given much attention before Han Dynasty China, realistic art with larger volumes lagged. Along exchange collision between civilizations along Silk Road, thanks widespread dissemination Buddhist statue China since Wei Jin Dynasties, large statues has taken on new artistic appearance terms subject matter, techniques, types uses, also gained broader space expression. have continued develop innovate matter sculpting eventually formed an style distinctive national characteristics. This practice transcending secular divine led maturation techniques Stone Wengzhong ( 翁仲 ), objectively opening another channel diversification ancient It can be said exchanges Road had very important role promoting art.