Patricia Eichenbaum Karetzky Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

Trace the paths between Buddhist belief and artistic intention to deepen your understanding not only of Buddhist art and architecture but also of Buddhism itself. • 100 clearly illustrated and varied historical works are examined in detail.• Includes buildings, mandalas, paintings, sculptured and diverse artefacts. • Te iconography and symbolism of Buddhist art and architecture are explained clearly and succinctly by an expert.

The Tang dynasty (AD 618-907) is known as China's golden age, celebrated for its enlightened government, openness to outside influences, and varied and magnificent works of art. This beautifully-illustrated book brings together in one volume the dynasty's most important artisticaccomplishments. A sketch of the era's political and social history is followed by chapters illustrating the development of ceramics, the production of gold and silver, Tang painting and sculpture, and religious and funerary art.