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"Buddhism has a history of over 2,500 years, and its arts have existed for almost as long, weaving their way with monks and pilgrims through broad areas of Asia and across seas, intermingling with the arts and styles of indigenous cultures. Not surprisingly, the teachings and imagery of this international religion are vast and complex, and the task of deciphering Buddhist symbolism can seem as challenging as the search for enlightenment itself. All the principal symbols, objects, and figures of Buddhist worship are gathered here in a rich, informative, and easy-to-use book that will serve equally well as an art-lover’s reference tool and as an introduction to the principles of the religion. Photographs and two-color line drawings and maps accompany the explanatory texts." -- Publisher's description

Buddhist art and symbolism

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Buddhist art and symbolism. --- Stūpas.

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Buddhist art and symbolism --- Art, Hindu

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Stupas. --- Buddhist art and symbolism. --- Architecture, Buddhist.

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The question "how has ancient India's incredibly rich literary heritage been visually represented" forms the centerpiece of this latest volume in Brill's series Studies in Asian Art and Archaeology. Due to the overwhelming impression made by the texts themselves, the relationship between text and image has until now never received the attention it deserves. Numerous temples, though, not only in South Asia, but also in Southeast Asia carry the images of India's great narratives. Special attention is given to those in Karnataka (India), Java (Indonesia), Angkor (Cambodia), and Tra Kieu (Vietnam). The work discusses theoretical aspects, provides new interpretations, and proposes innovative interpretations through advanced comparative and contextual approaches.

Buddhist art and symbolism --- Hindu art