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East Asian Research Aids & Translations, Volume 2

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Publication Date

1989

Managing Editor

Henry G. Schwarz

Publisher

Center for East Asian Studies, Western Washington University

City

Bellingham, Washington

Description

Buddhist Art of East Asia by Dietrich Seckel, translated by Ulrich Mammitzsch: The publication of an English translation of a work which was originally published thirty years ago requires some explanation. Professor Seckel’s work has not only stood the test of time remarkably well, it has also remained the only attempt to date to provide a systematic survey of East Asian Buddhist art. This emphasis on the basic principles of this art constitutes the value of this study and ensures at the same time its relevance for years to come. To be sure, many individual works of Buddhist art have become better known to us during the thirty years which have elapsed since the German original appeared in 1957. Many particular details have been uncovered by students as part of the rapidly expanding scholarship in Buddhist art. Mention should also be made of the advances in color photography and reproduction which has also contributed in a significant manner towards acquainting us with the Buddhist art of East Asia.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25710/5tv4-xd72

Publisher (Digital Object)

Resources made available by Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, and the Center for East Asian Studies, Western Washington University.

Type

Text

OCLC Number

19064142

Geographic Coverage

East Asia

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | East Asian Languages and Societies

Document Type

Book

Rights

Copyright 1989 the Center for East Asian Studies, Western Washington University

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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