Shi Yan
Shi Yan ( Chinese 史 岩 ; born October 10, 1904 in Yixing County , Jiangsu ; † 1994 ) was an eminent Chinese art historian . He worked from 1943 at the Dunhuang Art History Institute (Dunhuang yishu yanjiusuo). His work on the paintings and sculptures of the Dunhuang Grottoes ( Dunhuang shishi huxiang tishi ) from 1947 provided important materials for studying the wall paintings of the grottoes.
He is the author and editor of various art historical works, including one on the history of Chinese sculpture, one on sculpture from the Sui and Tang periods, and one on sculpture from the Five Dynasties and Song Dynasties.
Works (selection)
- Shi Yan: Dunhuang shishi huaxiang tishi (studies of the paintings and sculptures of the Dunhuang grottoes, Museum of the Huaxi University et al. 1947 (史 岩 《敦煌 石室 画像 题 识》 华西 大学 博物馆 、 比较 文化 研究所 、 国立 敦煌 艺术 研究所联合 出版 ， 1947 年 2 月))
literature
- Dunhuangxue dacidian [Great Dictionary of Dunhuangology]. Shanghai cishu chubanshe 1998
See also
Web links
- Shi Yan - Chinese
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Shi, Yan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chinese art historian |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 10, 1904 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Yixing , Jiangsu |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1994 |