The tourist sign of China is a horse stepping on a swallow.
Horse stepping, also known as Maque, bronze galloping horse, horse attacking crow, eagle (harrier) grabbing horse, horse stepping flying eagle, Lingyun galloping horse, etc. , a bronze ware of the Eastern Han Dynasty, was unearthed in 1969 Leitai Han Tomb in Wuwei City, Gansu Province. Zhang, a military general guarding Zhangye in the Eastern Han Dynasty, was buried with his wife in this mausoleum, which is now located in the Gansu Provincial Museum.
"Mata Yan Fei" is 34.5cm high, 45cm long and13cm wide. "Flying Swallows on Horses" has been regarded as a symbol of the superb foundry industry in ancient China since it was unearthed. ?
1983 10 "Swallow on horseback" was identified as a tourist symbol of China by the National Tourism Administration. 1985, Tongbenma was identified by the National Tourism Administration as a tourist graphic symbol of China, with the name "Malone Chaoque", which has been in use ever since. 1986 has been designated as a national treasure.
2. Artistic connotation:
Flying Swallows Against Horses is a classic of artists in the Eastern Han Dynasty, a rare treasure of ancient Chinese sculpture art, and represents the highest artistic achievement in the Eastern Han Dynasty in the history of Chinese sculpture. Needless to say, whether it is the expression of his spirit or the skill of casting technology, it is more convincing that his creative ideas are wonderful. As we all know, it is not too difficult to shape the image of a good and healthy horse. However, it is not easy to show the movement of a still life, especially a good horse traveling thousands of miles every day. However, domestic unknown artists can boldly and exaggeratedly make ingenious ideas, and let the horse's right hind hoof set foot on a swallow flying in the air. In this way, by lining the horse with swallows, we can clearly see the speed of flying swallows and galloping horses, let the momentum of galloping horses solidify in the still space, and sculpt, animate and destroy a still copper horse!
The bold idea and romantic technique of stepping on a swallow by a horse give people a thrilling feeling, which is amazing. The artist skillfully used lightning to show a flying, brave and vigorous Tianma, reflecting the spirit of striving for progress and heroic progress in the Han Dynasty. This work is not only ingenious in conception, but also exquisite in craftsmanship. It is not only vivid, but also realistic.
According to the standard of a good horse described in the ancient fragrant horse classics, there is almost no substandard place, so some people think that it is not only an outstanding work of art, but also a French-style fragrant horse.