Nie pan he Mile de tu xiang xue

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[edited] by Frederick M. Asher

A superbly illustrated volume. From 3000BC to the present, a comprehensive history of the visual arts in India as they developed through time.

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Denise Patry Leidy

"As its teachings spread from the Indian subcontinent in all directions across Asia, Buddhism influenced every culture it touched--from Afghanistan to Korea, from Mongolia to Java. Buddhist art is a radiant reflection of the encounter of the Buddha's teachings with the diverse civilizations that came under their sway. It is also an intriguing visual record of the evolution of Buddhist practice and philosophy over a period of more than two millennia. More than two hundred photographs provide the visual context for this tour of the world of Buddhist art. Included in the rich variety of forms are architecture and monumental art, statuary, paintings, calligraphy, fresco, brushwork, and textile arts. Denise Leidy's guide is the perfect introductory text for all those intrigued by this splendid aesthetic tradition. It is also an essential resource for all who seek to understand Buddhist art as teaching."--Jacket.

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Paul R. Pillar

A host of social, economic, and geographical advantages has coarsened America's attitude toward other, less fortunate countries. Being insulated by two immense oceans makes it hard for Americans to appreciate the concerns of more exposed countries. American democracy's rapid rise fools many into thinking the same liberal system can flourish anywhere. Having populated a vast continent with relative ease impedes understanding of conflicts between different peoples over other lands. Drawing a fascinating line from colonial times to America's handling of modern international terrorism, Pillar shows how presumption and misperception turned Finlandization into a dirty word in American policy circles, bolstered the "for us or against us" attitude that characterized the policies of the George W. Bush administration, and continue to obscure the reasons behind Iraq's close relationship with Iran. Fundamental misunderstandings have created a cycle in which threats are underestimated before an attack occurs and then are overestimated after they happen. By shining a light on this longstanding tradition of misperception, Pillar hopes the United States can develop policies that better address international realities rather than biased beliefs.

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edited and with an introduction by Annette Stott

Aan het eind van de negentiende en het begin van de twintigste eeuw trokken veel Amerikaanse kunstenaars naar Nederland. Aangetrokken door de idylle van het Hollandse platteland, de rijke traditie van de Gouden Eeuw en het voorbeeld van de Haagse School vestigden zij zich in kunstenaarskolonies als Laren, Katwijk, Egmond, Rijsoord en Volendam. Het werk dat zij hier maakten is doordrenkt van een nostalgisch verlangen naar een pre-stedelijk en preindustrieel tijdperk, vol verwijzingen naar de Nederlandse invloed op de (koloniale) Amerikaanse geschiedenis en de waarden en deugden die de Hollanders in hun ogen vertegenwoordigden. De publicatie vestigt de aandacht op het grote effect van de Nederlandse schilderkunst, cultuur en geschiedenis op de Amerikaanse kunst rond 1900, de zogenoemde Holland Mania. De wijze waarop Amerikaanse kunstenaars Nederland hebben verbeeld is bij het grote publiek nagenoeg onbekend. Exhibition: Singer Laren (17.9.2010-16.1.2011).