The Thousand Buddhas by Sir Aurel Stein
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"The Thousand Buddhas" by Sir Aurel Stein is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work documents the discovery of ancient Buddhist paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-Huang, located on the western frontier of China. The book showcases these artworks along with detailed descriptions and insights aimed at students and enthusiasts of Eastern art, particularly Buddhist iconography. The opening of the publication reveals its purpose: to present a collection
of Buddhist paintings and a narrative surrounding their recovery during Stein's explorations. The text introduces the fascinating context of the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, emphasizing both the artistic and archaeological importance of the paintings. It highlights the collaboration with Laurence Binyon for the introductory essay and acknowledges the contributions of other scholars. Overall, the beginning sets a scholarly tone, inviting readers to explore the richness of Buddhist art and its evolution through various cultural influences encountered in Stein's expeditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stein, Aurel, Sir, 1862-1943 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Binyon, Laurence, 1869-1943 |
| LoC No. | 23006387 |
| Title |
The Thousand Buddhas Ancient Buddhist Paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-huang on the Western Frontier of China |
| Alternate Title |
The 1000 Buddhas Ancient Buddhist Paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-huang on the Western Frontier of China |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Bernard Quaritch, Ltd.,1921. |
| Credits | Ronald Grenier |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Painting, Chinese |
| Subject | Buddhist art |
| Subject | Cave temples |
| Subject | Dunhuang (China) -- Antiquities |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67358 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67358-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 681 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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