Buddhism and Buddhist Art: An Illustrated Introduction

by Charles F Chicarelli

Book Overview

Over 180 color photographs from temples, museums, historical sites, and private collections enhance this attractive survey of the Buddhist art of India, Central Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Nepal, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Burma (Myanmar), Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It presents the life story and teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha, founder of Buddhism, as shown in paintings, sculptures, and other works of art, and explores the major schools of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6162151379
• ISBN13: 9786162151378
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher