From Abstract Form to Concrete Materialization: An Analysis of Mazu’s Image in Statues and Images

The religious color of folk beliefs and customs, a concrete and ideal artistic presentation of the Mazu (媽祖) image reflected in ancient books, folk customs and myths, endows Mazu with its unique image and humanistic connotation. The visual image, which implies the meaning of the thought, serves as i...

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Main Authors: Beibei Zhang, Xiaping Shu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/11/1035