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Item Details
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BUDDHA
IMAGES IN ART |
| By: |
Michael Jordan |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£16.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1780971796 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781780971797 |
| Publisher: |
CARLTON BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 October, 2012 |
| Pages: |
320 |
| Description: |
A celebration of Buddha in art. It brings together centuries of sculpture and painting from the East. Featuring significant works from key regions - the Indian subcontinent, China, Tibet, Japan and Indonesia, it includes essays that explain the background to each region. It also explores all the details of the images and their significance. |
| Synopsis: |
A glorious celebration of Buddha in art, this book brings together centuries of beautiful sculpture and painting from the East. Richly gilded and jewelled bronzes, elaborate and colourful paintings, intricately embroidered silk hangings and statuesque rock carvings display the ingenuity of the artists of the past. Featuring the most significant works from the key regions - the Indian subcontinent, China, Tibet, Japan and Indonesia - the first section includes succinct essays that explain the background to each region. The second section explores all the details of the images and their significance. Whether your primary interest is in the art alone or the Buddhist religion, here is a rich vein of creativity to inspire and contemplate. |
| Illustrations: |
250 illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Carlton Books Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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