Harmony in Bloom: The Philosophical and Aesthetic Framework of Baoxianghua Patterns in Tang Dynasty Decorative Arts
Authors: Zhang Yan; Elis Syuhaila binti Mokhtar
Journal: Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies (JSSHRS)
Published: 2026-04-25 · Volume 2, Issue 04, pp. 393-399
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-10
Abstract
The baoxianghua (treasure-flower) pattern, a ubiquitous decorative motif in the murals of the Dunhuang Mogao Caves during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE), is frequently analysed through the lenses of historical chronology, Silk Road cross-cultural exchange, and iconographic evolution. However, its pro