Culture, Art

《敦煌究竟有多美》文文鱼 刘焱
Discover the Splendors of Dunhuang
By Art Fish, Liu Yan；Illustrated by Yang Yunfei, Xu Yajuan

Introduction:
This book presents a vivid, multidimensional Dunhuang through four perspectives: history, geography, art, and preservation. With engaging text and exquisite hand-drawn illustrations, it bridges the distance between readers and this ancient wonder, creating a deeper connection. Divided into four chapters—Time-Bred Beauties,” “Grandeur of Space,” “Beauty of Art,” and “Vanishing
Marvels”—the book gradually unveils Dunhuang’s temporal and spatial legacy, offering a comprehensive understanding of its many facets. More than just an informative read about the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it serves as a guide to appreciating China’s outstanding traditional culture. The Q&A format makes complex knowledge accessible.

About the Author：
Wenwen Yu, Founder of Artfish Library, a leading art educator with 15 years of frontline experience, and recipient of the Female Entrepreneur Pioneer Award. She serves as an external lecturer at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. Her published works include The Creative Battle for Children, Learning Color from the Masters, and World Art Museums: Youth Edition. Among these, Learning Color from the Masters won the 2nd “China Original Good Children’s Book Award” and the 30th “Golden Bull Cup” for Art Book Design.
Liu Yan, An independent artist and founder of the “Power of Aesthetics” communication platform. He graduated from Beijing Vocational and Technical College of Teacher Education.
Xu Yajuan, An undergraduate student at the School of Architecture, China Academy of Art. Her work was shortlisted in an IP design competition jointly hosted by Alibaba and Zcool.
Yang Yunfei, A graduate student majoring in illustration at the Academy of Fine Arts in Genoa, Italy. She contributed illustrations to the award-winning book Learning Color from the Masters.