Absence of the Buddha Image in Early Buddhist Art (Toward its Significance in Comparative Religion)

Publisher: D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.

Author KANOKO TANAKA

Language: English

Pages: 271 (Color Illus: 32, B & W Illus: 25, Figure Illus: 14)

Cover: Hardcover

25 cm X 19 cm (9.8" X 7.4")

Weight 890 gm

Edition: 1998

Explore the profound theological and artistic dimensions of early Buddhist representation in this scholarly work by Kanoko Tanaka. This comprehensive study examines why the Buddha image was notably absent from early Buddhist art and what this absence reveals about Buddhist philosophy and religious practice across cultures. Published by D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd., this 271-page hardcover features 32 color illustrations, 25 black & white illustrations, and 14 figure illustrations that bring historical artifacts to life. Written in English, it offers deep insights into comparative religion and the evolution of Buddhist iconography. Specifications: 25 cm × 19 cm (9.8" × 7.4"), 890 gm, 1998 edition. An essential reference for scholars, students of religion, and anyone interested in Buddhist art history and symbolism.

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