Amaravati: Art and Buddhism in Ancient India

by Jaś Elsner

A visual exploration of the Buddhist stupa or reliquary mounds at one of ancient India's most remarkable monuments at Amarāvatī.

In this book, Jaś Elsner presents a fresh perspective on the rich visual culture of ancient South Asia, connecting the stupa's artistic innovations with advancements in Buddhist philosophy and practice. He offers new insights into early Buddhist art in South India, as well as a new understanding...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789148693
• ISBN13: 9781789148695
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.4" x 9.7"