Yunnan Ming and Qing Dynasty Woodblock Prints

Author: Yu Zhongyun
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Publishing Date: 2001-09-01
Features: In this book of Buddhist prints, we can more comprehensively see the printing level of Yunnan woodcuts since the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as the historical landscape and artistic evolution of woodblock printing. Objectively, it serves as important material for the study of Yunnan's history, religion, art, aesthetics, and other humanities. From it, people can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the cultural depth of this mysterious land of Yunnan, while also filling a significant gap in the history of Chinese woodblock prints related to religious art. It fully reflects its unique historical and cultural value. The book consists entirely of woodblock illustrations of various Buddhist figures such as Bodhisattvas from Ming and Qing dynasty Buddhist scriptures. These illustrations were originally included in the scriptures to help interpret and explain the profound and difficult texts, making them valuable for reference, appreciation, and learning.