Plotting the Prince
| Author | : Kevin Gray Carr |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2012-11-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCSD:31822038730610 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Plotting the Prince by : Kevin Gray Carr
Download or read book Plotting the Prince written by Kevin Gray Carr and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines paintings and sculptures that depict the life of and illustrate the cultic practices and beliefs around one of ancient Japans most iconic figures, Prince Shotoku. Although some question the very factuality of the prince and attribution is debated, Shotoku is popularly credited with establishing the first unified Japanese state and writing the countrys first constitution, a Chinese style document that emphasizes the morals and virtues of government officials.
