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Elements of Buddhist Iconography
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Pages: 95
Authors: Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy
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Illustrations: 50 B/w Illustrations Description: The present work is an analysis of Buddhist symbolism in historical perspective. In author's view Buddhist symb
Buddhist Symbolism in Tibetan Thangkas
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Pages: 120
Authors: Ben Meulenbeld
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The thangka is a way for Tibetan Buddhist monks to bring the life and teachings of the Buddha to the people through the visual medium of paint. These paintings
How to Read Buddhist Art
Language: en
Pages: 139
Authors: Kurt Behrendt
Categories: Religion
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Intended to inspire the devout and provide a focus for religious practice, Buddhist artworks stand at the center of a great religious tradition that swept acros