| The Art of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its History and Meaning Contributor(s): Leidy, Denise Patry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1590306708 ISBN-13: 9781590306703 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: More than two hundred photographs--most in stunning full color--provide the visual context for this tour of the world of Buddhist art. From the earliest second-century b.c.e. archaeological evidence to the nineteenth century this book showcases the marvelous variety of Buddhist art through the ages, from every country and region where Buddhism has influenced the culture in a significant way, including India, Afghanistan, Central Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and all the regions of Southeast Asia. Included in the rich variety of forms are architecture and monumental art, statuary, paintings, calligraphy, fresco, brushwork, and textile arts. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Asian - Indian & South Asian - Art | Subjects & Themes - Religious |
| Dewey: 704.948 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 7.04" W x 10.02" (2.11 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As its teachings spread from the Indian subcontinent in all directions across Asia, Buddhism influenced every culture it touched--from Afghanistan to Korea, from Mongolia to Java. Buddhist art is a radiant reflection of the encounter of the Buddha's teachings with the diverse civilizations that came under their sway. It is also an intriguing visual record of the evolution of Buddhist practice and philosophy over a period of more than two millennia. More than two hundred photographs provide the visual context for this tour of the world of Buddhist art. Included in the rich variety of forms are architecture and monumental art, statuary, paintings, calligraphy, fresco, brushwork, and textile arts. Denise Leidy's guide is the perfect introductory text for all those intrigued by this splendid aesthetic tradition. It also an essential resource for all who seek to understand Buddhist art as teaching. |