Core Viewpoint - The exhibition "Through Time and Space: The Millennium Echo of Maijishan Grotto Art" showcases 137 exquisite pieces from the Maijishan Grottoes, highlighting its significance as a well-preserved cultural heritage site in China [1][3]. Summary by Sections Exhibition Overview - The exhibition opened on July 21 at the Shanghai Baolong Art Museum, featuring 137 items, including 62 precious cultural relics and 12 first-class artifacts [1][3]. - It includes replicas of three significant caves from Maijishan, along with 37 contemporary artworks by 33 artists that resonate with the grotto art [3]. Historical Significance - Maijishan Grottoes, located in Gansu Tianshui, are one of the "Four Great Grottoes of China," with a history spanning over 1,600 years across 12 dynasties [1][3]. - The site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the "Silk Road: The Network of Roads from Chang'an to the Tianshan Corridor" since 2014 [1]. Artistic Features - The grottoes contain 221 caves, 3,938 sculptures, and over 1,000 square meters of murals, primarily made of mud sculptures due to the local geological conditions [3]. - The artistic styles evolved from the Western Regions during the Later Qin period to the more rounded forms of the Sui and Tang dynasties, showcasing a strong cultural continuity [3]. Notable Artworks - The exhibition features a unique mud sculpture of Vimalakirti, which reflects the aspirations of the Northern Wei literati for social status [5]. - The "thin meat sculpture" technique, combining sculpture and mural painting, is a distinctive feature of Maijishan, offering a three-dimensional viewing experience [5]. Conservation Efforts - The remote location and steep terrain of Maijishan have contributed to its preservation from significant human damage [6]. - Historical conservation efforts began in the late 1970s, leading to the establishment of visitor pathways and protective measures for the grottoes [6][9]. Key Figures - Feng Guozhui, a pivotal figure in the study and preservation of Maijishan, initiated significant research and conservation efforts starting in 1941, leading to the grottoes' recognition [8][9]. - The establishment of the "Tianshui Maijishan Grottoes Construction and Management Committee" in 1947 marked the beginning of organized conservation work [9]. Exhibition Details - The exhibition runs from July 22 to October 26 at the Shanghai Baolong Art Museum, providing an opportunity for the public to engage with this rich cultural heritage [9].

记者 钟菡 这个暑期，观众可足不出沪欣赏麦积山石窟艺术。"穿越时空的凝视：麦积山石窟艺术的千年回 响"展览昨天在宝龙美术馆开幕。 展览呈现137件麦积山石窟精品（包含62件文物精品和75件临摹品，其中一级文物12件），以及与 麦积山石窟艺术进行深度融合与对话的近40余件当代艺术作品，将麦积山石窟艺术全面展现给观众。 麦积山，又名麦积崖，位于甘肃省天水市麦积区，因山形酷似麦垛而得名。麦积山石窟自东晋十六 国后秦始凿，历经北魏、西魏、北周、隋唐、五代，以及宋元明清等朝代，1600多年的不断开凿与重 修，与敦煌莫高窟、大同云冈石窟、洛阳龙门石窟，并称为"中国四大石窟"。麦积山石窟保存了大量精 美的泥塑作品，被称为"东方雕塑陈列馆"。 麦积山的洞窟大多开凿于魏晋南北朝，当初各个洞窟都绘制壁画，代表了当时石窟壁画的最高水 平，有些壁画甚至填补了我国绘画史上的空白。五幅大型"薄肉塑"飞天壁画，绘塑结合，谱写了绘画史 上的新篇章。北周时期的《车马出行图》则是一幅三维立体壁画。画中一位贵妇乘坐在一辆由四匹马拉 的车上，前面有侍从开道。在原窟中，这幅壁画是画在天花板上的，由于当时的制作者巧妙地运用了散 点透视和焦点透视的构图方 ...