Amaravati

Amaravati
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Publisher : Reaktion Books
Total Pages : 718
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ISBN-10 : 9781789149081
ISBN-13 : 1789149088
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Book Synopsis Amaravati by : Jas Elsner

Download or read book Amaravati written by Jas Elsner and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2024-07-06 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual exploration of the Buddhist stupa or reliquary mounds at one of ancient India’s most remarkable monuments at Amarāvatī. In this book, Jaś Elsner presents a fresh perspective on the rich visual culture of ancient South Asia, connecting the stupa’s artistic innovations with advancements in Buddhist philosophy and practice. He offers new insights into early Buddhist art in South India, as well as a new understanding of the relationship between early Buddhism and its material culture. The photographs collected here, particularly those featuring objects from the British Museum in London, reveal in detail how the stupa communicated Buddhist teachings and practices to its followers, making this book an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike.


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