Buddha statue model identification manual

Author: Read Pictures Era
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Chinese Buddhist art has a history of over a thousand years. Artists from various dynasties have created numerous masterpieces of Buddha statues. The solemn and majestic Buddha statues, the exquisite and noble Bodhisattvas, the simple and wise Arhats, the fierce and heroic Heavenly Kings, and the graceful and elegant statues not only vividly reflect the development of Buddhism in each era but also provide concrete and authentic materials for studying historical architecture, sculpture, painting, music, literature, as well as the social customs, daily life, and productive activities of past dynasties. This book collects a wealth of materials, presenting the main forms of Buddhist artistic representation in concise text and clear descriptions. The selected pictures showcase the forms of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Guanyin, Arhats, Heavenly Kings, and. It is believed that readers interested in Buddhist artistic forms will appreciate the unique artistic charm and aesthetic value of Buddhist sculptures from this book.