It is significant to study the symbols embodied in the artistic work of Dunhuang.The methodology of this study is to apply the combination of iconology and semiotics to illustrate Dunhuang art.

• 敦煌艺术作品中蕴含着丰富的符号学价值,把图像学和符号学结合起来,并应用于对敦煌艺术的解读,是本文深入研究的方法论基础。