Painted on Stone, Scattered Abroad: The Fate of China’s Ancient Cave Murals
About this episode
This episode discusses the history and restoration of China's ancient cave murals that were removed and scattered globally.
Today, we’ll talk about how China’s ancient cave murals were cut from desert walls, scattered across the world, and painstakingly reunited through scholarship, art, and digital restoration.
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