Buddhist Art In India (1901) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436516112)

Buddhist Art in India is a book written by Albert Grunwedel in 1901. The book is a comprehensive study of the art and architecture of Buddhism in India. It covers the period from the early days of Buddhism to the 12th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first part deals with the historical development of Buddhism in India and the second part focuses on the art and architecture of Buddhism in India. The first part of the book provides a detailed account of the life of the Buddha and the spread of Buddhism in India. It also covers the different schools of Buddhism that emerged in India and their distinctive features. The second part of the book is a detailed study of the art and architecture of Buddhism in India. It covers a wide range of topics including the symbolism of Buddhist art, the different types of Buddhist art, and the techniques used in creating Buddhist art. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings that help the reader to understand the different aspects of Buddhist art. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. It is considered to be one of the most important books on the subject of Buddhist art and architecture in India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Albert Grunwedel
ISBN-10: 1436516110
ISBN-13: 9781436516112
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d