Unlocking the Creative Code of the Ancient Sculptors——Report on Several Discoveries Made Regarding the Bodhisattva Statue in a Niche on the Northern Side of Mogao Cave 45
Several discoveries have been made by observing the statue of the Bodhisattva in a niche on the northern wall in Mogao cave 45.These observations led to an exploration focusing on the mindset of ancient sculptors by using empathy to imi-tate their work styles and deduce the principles of their approach to sculpture.Through deconstruction,this research has extracted the creative abilities and superb skills of these ancient craftsmen.By applying their aesthetic principles to control artistic expres-sion,the aesthetic value of the Bodhisattva statue in cave 45 has been confirmed.