Buddhist art from India to Xinjiang, China

Author: Jia Yingyi
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book is one of the "Dunhuang Studies Series" edited by the renowned scholar Mr. Ji Xianlin. It is divided into two main parts: "India and Central Asia" and "China Xinjiang," summarizing the Buddhist art from the birthplace of Buddhism—India—to the vast ancient Western Regions of Gansu, China. The book is rich in content, detailed in data, and offers in-depth discussions with high information density. It features 33 color illustrations at the beginning, showcasing exquisite murals and sculptures from India, Central Asia, and Xinjiang, aiding readers in understanding the book's content. This book is an outstanding work in the field of Buddhist art research, and its publication holds significant importance for studying the origin, development, spread, and artistic characteristics of Buddhist art. Gandhara and Gupta Buddhist art can be considered the source of Xinjiang Buddhist art. Xinjiang Buddhist art has influenced the development of Buddhist art in Central Asia and the Central Plains. The early interaction and collision between Western and Central Asian Buddhist art occurred in the Central Plains region of Gaochang, where the artistic influence of Xinjiang spread to Central Asia and India.