Preserving the Dharma: Hōzan Tankai and Japanese Buddhist Art of the Early Modern Era

by John M. Rosenfield

In this beautifully illustrated book, eminent art historian John Rosenfield explores the life and art of the Japanese Buddhist monk Hozan Tankai (1629-1716). Through a close examination of sculptures, paintings, ritual implements, and primary documents, the book demonstrates how the Shingon prelate's artistic activities were central to his important place in the world of late-seventeenth-century Japanese Buddhism. At the same time, the book shows...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691163979
• ISBN13: 9780691163970
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.2" x 10.2"