Buddhist Art is a comprehensive book written by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, an expert on the art and culture of Asia. The book explores the history and development of Buddhist art, from its origins in India to its spread throughout the world. It covers a wide range of topics, including the symbolism and iconography of Buddhist art, the different styles and techniques used in Buddhist art, and the role of Buddhist art in religious practice and meditation. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of Buddhist ...
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Buddhist Art is a comprehensive book written by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, an expert on the art and culture of Asia. The book explores the history and development of Buddhist art, from its origins in India to its spread throughout the world. It covers a wide range of topics, including the symbolism and iconography of Buddhist art, the different styles and techniques used in Buddhist art, and the role of Buddhist art in religious practice and meditation. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of Buddhist art from various regions and time periods, providing readers with a visual understanding of the subject matter. Overall, Buddhist Art is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and meaning of Buddhist art.THIS 94 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Buddha and the Gospel of Buddhism, by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766176304.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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