Dictionary of Buddhist iconography, 15 vols. (complete set)
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Dictionary of Buddhist iconography, 15 vols. (complete set)
Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers
ISBN: 9788186471937
Edition: 1999
Language: English
Binding: Hardbound
Is Set: Yes
Subject(s): Fine Arts, Buddhism
About the Book:
The Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography is a monumental work that spans half a century of research, aimed at identifying, classifying, describing, and delineating the diverse variations of Buddhist icons. Beginning with the first representation of the Buddha on a coin of the Kushan Emperor Kaniska, this extensive dictionary builds on the iconic research conducted by Prof. RaghuVira, the authors' father, since the 1930s.
The dictionary documents thousands of Buddhist deities through a vast array of materials, including index cards, microfilms, photographs, painted scrolls, statues, woodcuts, manuscripts, and xylographs. It explores the artistic and divine heritage of various regions such as India, Nepal, Tibet, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Spanning over two thousand years, this comparative study covers unprecedented geographic variations and visualizations of divine forms in Buddhist dharanis and sadhanas.
This set, part of the Satapitaka Series, consists of multiple volumes, each dedicated to a different set of Buddhist deities and their iconography. It is an essential resource for anyone studying the evolution of Buddhist art and the rich diversity of its visual culture across time and space.
