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Buddhism and its arts have existed for more than 2500 years, weaving their way with monks and pilgrims through broad areas of the Asian continent and across seas, mingling with the arts and styles of indigenous cultures. This book explores the complex imagery and teachings of Buddhism, whose iconography and symbolism can often seem as challenging as the search for enlightenment itself. All the principal symbols, objects and figures of 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 itself. After introducing the early history of Buddhism and its subsequent spread, the book presents the main figures of worship - the Buddhas, bodhisattvas, deities, protectors of the faith and historical personages - and explains their origins, characters and identifying features. Every major sign, symbol and ritual object of Buddhist worship is clearly described and illustrated, and there is also an overview of major Buddhist sites throughout the world. Photographs and specially commissioned two-colour line drawings and maps accompany the text, with subject names

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Author

Meher McArthur

Publisher

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780500284285

Category

art

Subjects

Fiction, Reference, Buddhism