Intangible Prim Media 3362 History The mural shown in the media originates from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE), specifically from the Famen Temple underground palace in Shaanxi Province. These murals were painted by skilled court artisans using natural pigments on prepared plaster surfaces, reflecting both Buddhist devotional practices and Tang court aesthetics. The mural techniques represent a rich tradition of craftsmanship, embodying historical, religious, and cultural values passed down through generations. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tang Dynasty Mural Painting Techniques Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived is51102025 Language A language of the resource English Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource lw286@st-andrews.ac.uk Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1331 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. origin,34.43831,107.90112; Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Famen Temple, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, China Description An account of the resource Tang Dynasty mural painting techniques represent one of the highest achievements of ancient Chinese art. Originating during the 7th to 9th centuries, these murals are known for their fluid lines, vibrant mineral-based pigments, and lifelike depictions of court ladies, Buddhist figures, and daily life. The painting process involved multiple meticulous steps, including wall preparation, sketching, line drawing, coloring, and detailing — all done by highly skilled artisans. These techniques reflect not only aesthetic values but also deep cultural, religious, and philosophical meanings. The image provided shows a typical example from the Famen Temple, capturing the elegance and craftsmanship of Tang court murals. Though the murals themselves are tangible, the artistic knowledge, materials, and painting processes passed down through generations embody a unique form of intangible cultural heritage. Type The nature or genre of the resource Intangible Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 25/03/2025 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Tang Dynasty Artisans References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. Gao, J. (2008). The underground chamber of the Famensi Pagoda: Its date, background, and historical significance. Cahiers d'Extrême-Asie, 193-216. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 120cm x 80cm x 3cm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7th–9th Century (Tang Dynasty) Subject The topic of the resource Intangible Heritage Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT Intangible Heritage traditional Chinese art