Art of India
[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.
Read Time: ~5.7 hr
The art of Buddhism
by Denise Patry Leidy (2008)
About this book
"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.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe art of Buddhism Lead Character
Themes & Moods
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