Approaching the Buddha - Transmission and Transformation

Through images of 28 sculptures created over the course of 15 centuries, this book sheds light on how different cultures have depicted the Buddha over time
 
Approaching the Buddha: Transmission and Transformation highlights works from the Xuzhou Collection of Buddhist Art, a private collection of masterpieces from major Buddhist cultures across the Asian continent. These works tell the life story of the historical Buddha and convey essential tenets of his teaching. The sculptures are recognized as vehicles for enlightenment, and they embody Buddhist insights that remain relevant and valuable in today’s world.
 
The book features 28 works spanning a range of geographic regions: South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Himalayas, and East Asia. An introductory essay by Hao Sheng delves into the fundamental aspects of Buddhist sculptural tradition, with a focus on the reciprocal nature of viewing. Additional essays by curators, art historians, scholars of Asian art, and conservators offer insightful perspectives on the function of Buddhist sculpture, the history and teachings of the Buddha, how these lessons translate to the modern viewer, and the groundbreaking conservation findings the Xuzhou Collection has brought to light.
 
Distributed for the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
 
Exhibition Schedule:
 
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
(March 8–May 17, 2026)

Info autore

Hao Sheng is the consulting curator of Asian art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Sheng Hao
• Editore: University Presses
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 26.05.2026
• EAN: 9780300286427
• ISBN: 978-0-300-28642-7
• Pagine: 128
• Illustrazioni: 90 color illus.
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Antiquariato; ART / Subjects & Themes / Religious, ART / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, ART / Asian / Indian & South Asian, History of art / art & design styles, History of Art, Exhibition catalogues & specific collections, Asian History, Indian sub-continent, South Asia (Indian sub-continent), Relating to religious groups, Exhibition catalogues and specific collections, Religious subjects depicted in art, Religious and ceremonial arts