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Reading Buddhist art an illustrated guide to Buddhist signs and symbols Meher McArthur.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, NY Thames & Hudson 2002.Description: 216 pages illustration (some col. 24 cmISBN:
  • 050051089X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 704.9 48943 MCA
Summary: This book explores the complex imagery and symbolism of Buddhism, whose iconography and symbolism can often seem as challenging as the search for enlightenment iteself. All the principal symbols, objects and figures of worship are gathered here in a rich, informative and easy-to-use book that will serve equally well as an art-lover's reference tool and as an introduction to the principles of the religion iteself.
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Books Books Center for Khmer Studies Darryl Collins LC Buddhist /Hinduism 704.9 48943 MCA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 8794

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book explores the complex imagery and symbolism of Buddhism, whose iconography and symbolism can often seem as challenging as the search for enlightenment iteself. All the principal symbols, objects and figures of worship are gathered here in a rich, informative and easy-to-use book that will serve equally well as an art-lover's reference tool and as an introduction to the principles of the religion iteself.

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