Currently Out Of Stock
Amaravati
Hardback
€65.25
Collect 195 Reward Points
- Currently Out Of Stock
- Book Synopsis
- This exploration of the exceptional Buddhist stupa (reliquary mound) at Amaravati, one of ancient India's most extraordinary monuments, presents a fresh perspective on the rich visual culture of ancient South Asia viewed through the lens of art history, connecting the stupa's artistic innovations with advancements in Buddhist philosophy and rituals. Jas Elsner offers new insights into early Buddhist art in South India, as well as a new understanding of the relationship between early Buddhism and its material culture. The excellent newly taken photographs, particularly those featuring objects from the British Museum in London, show in detail how the stupa communicated Buddhist teachings and practices to its followers, making this book an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike.
- About The Author
- Jas Elsner is Professor of Late Antique Art at the University of Oxford and a specialist in comparative art and archaeology. He is the author or editor of many books including Roman Eyes: Visuality and Subjectivity in Art and Text (2007).
- Product Details
-
- ISBN
- 9781789148695
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books, (15 July 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 296
- Weight
- 1148 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 250 x 190 x 28 mm
- Categories: