Rhys Davids LLD. / Charles 1000 Buddhas of Genius

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-78310-463-5
Verlag: Parkstone International
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 543 Seiten

'All living beings are Buddhas and have wisdom and virtue within them. (Buddha) Buddha ranks among the most often depicted holy figures of the world perhaps appearing more than Christ, a subject widely treated by Western artists. Venerated in all the nations of Asia, and even beyond, his image took form along the Silk Road, the birthplace of many schools of Buddhism. Indeed, the Buddhist religion recognises many Buddhas representing various traditions: such as Buddhism of 'the Ancient Teaching? (Theravada), of 'the Great Vehicle? (Mahayana) and Tantric Buddhism (Varjrayana). A figure adored by all, Buddha has been depicted in every art form: sculpture, often of monumental size, like the now destroyed Buddhas of Bamyan, painting, and above all in countless cave murals, such as those of Ajanta in India or Dunhuang in China. Perfect for all those passionate about Asian art, from neophytes to Buddhists, this fascinating work invites the reader to discover or rediscover Buddha, his history, his codes, but also his innumerable faces through one thousand representations selected from among the most beautiful works held in the worldÊs greatest museums.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rhys Davids LLD., T. W.

Charles, Victoria

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Contents;5
2;The Life of the Buddha;9
3;India, Sri Lanka and Central Asia;111
4;Thailand and Southeast Asia;159
5;Himalayan countries;299
6;China;355
7;Korea and Japan;457
8;Appendix;513
9;Glossary;516
10;Chronology;526
11;Timeline of the World Religions;536
12;Bibliography;538
13;Index by Museum;540
14;Index by Country;542