Synthetic Studies on Tomb Figurines in the Sui and Tang Dynasties

本研究以隋唐时期的墓人(咏)为研究对象，探讨了隋唐时期墓人的地域特征。它是基于对主要从古代墓穴出土的材料进行调查和拍摄而汇编的丰富数据。该资源在从艺术史的背景下阐明青铜器的风格转变和地域特征方面做出了显著贡献，尤其是后者是一项重大成就，因为它过去并没有得到太多关注。从陶瓷史的角度，厘清了当时的制作工艺和经销制度问题，为永人的研究提出了新的潜力。

This study discusses the characteristics of tomb figurines(Yong) by period and region produced in the Sui and Tang dynasties. It is based on rich data compiled from investigation and photographing of the materials excavated mainly from dated tombs. The resource made a remarkable contribution to elucidating the stylistic transition and regional characteristics of the yong figurines from an art historical context, the latter in particular being a significant accomplishment since it had not been receiving much attention in the past. From the aspect of ceramic history, it proposed a new potential to the studies of yong figurines by clarifying the production techniques and the issue of distribution system at that time.