【响堂山石窟的莲花纹饰】莲花装饰是南北朝时期（420年－589年）最为盛行的装饰艺术花纹之一。随着印度佛教的传入和兴起，中国传统莲纹与印度佛教的莲纹互相影响，达到完美融合而大量应用、迅速发展，并达到鼎盛时期。在响堂山石窟，莲花一般被装饰在宝座、头光和背光等重要位置。莲花花瓣以写实为主，花形雍容华美，线条优美流畅，富有张力。 #南北朝# #佛教艺术# #莲纹# #响堂山石窟# Lotus-shaped design was one of the most popular artistic patterns for decoration during the Southern and Northern Dynasties (from 420 to 589). With the transmission and rise of Indian Buddhism, the lotus patterns from China and Indian Buddhism mutually influenced each other and integrated perfectly to be massively applied and developed quickly, coming to their peak during those years. In Xiangtangshan Caves, lotus designs were usually seen in important positions, such as thrones, headlights and backlights. The lotus petals are mainly true-to-life while the flowers are gorgeous and forceful with smooth and elegant lines.