Buddhism Illuminated - Manuscript Art in Southeast Asia

The best examples from the British Library's collection of Buddhist art are represented in this expert-written accompaniment to the Buddhist manuscript art tradition.

Summary

This stunning new book illustrates over 100 examples of Buddhist art in the Library's collection, relating each manuscript to Theravada tradition and beliefs, and introducing the historical, artistic and religious contexts of their production.

Product details

• Authors: William Frame, Jana Igunma, San San May, San San Igunma May
• Publisher: British Library
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9780712352062
• ISBN: 978-0-7123-5206-2
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; History, HISTORY / General, RELIGION / Buddhism / General, ART / Asian / General, Buddhism, History of Art, East Asia, Far East, Oriental art