The Thousand Buddhas by Sir Aurel Stein

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Author Stein, Aurel, Sir, 1862-1943
Contributor Binyon, Laurence, 1869-1943
LoC No. 23006387
Title The Thousand Buddhas
Ancient Buddhist Paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-huang on the Western Frontier of China
Alternate Title The 1000 Buddhas
Ancient Buddhist Paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-huang on the Western Frontier of China
Original Publication United Kingdom: Bernard Quaritch, Ltd.,1921.
Note Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Ronald Grenier
Summary "The Thousand Buddhas" by Sir Aurel Stein is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work documents the discovery of ancient Buddhist paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-Huang, located on the western frontier of China. The book showcases these artworks along with detailed descriptions and insights aimed at students and enthusiasts of Eastern art, particularly Buddhist iconography. The opening of the publication reveals its purpose: to present a collection of Buddhist paintings and a narrative surrounding their recovery during Stein's explorations. The text introduces the fascinating context of the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, emphasizing both the artistic and archaeological importance of the paintings. It highlights the collaboration with Laurence Binyon for the introductory essay and acknowledges the contributions of other scholars. Overall, the beginning sets a scholarly tone, inviting readers to explore the richness of Buddhist art and its evolution through various cultural influences encountered in Stein's expeditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ND: Fine Arts: Painting
Subject Painting, Chinese
Subject Buddhist art
Subject Cave temples
Subject Dunhuang (China) -- Antiquities
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EBook-No. 67358
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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