Buddha Explanation (Color Illustration Book)

Author: Helmut Wu Lixi
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book is hailed by German scholars as a "classic work" in the study of Buddha statues. It is a precious collection of 152 Buddha art works selected from Western museums and private collections, a concise and well-structured historical analysis of the development and artistic styles of Buddha art, and an illustrated Buddhist reading beneficial to both monks and laypeople. The book discusses the origin and development of Buddha art, the types of Buddha statues, artistic schools and styles, the casting and painting techniques of Buddha statues, as well as an analysis of the materials used. It also explores the influence of artistic styles from ancient India, Western Rome, and China on Buddha art. The book features 152 Buddha statue works selected by the author from Western museums and private collections, with image captions revealing the doctrinal connotations, artistic characteristics, stylistic trends, and the time and place of origin of these statues.