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Treasures Of The Buddha

The greatest art and monuments of Asian Buddhism, portrayed in more than 160 superb colour photographs - including exquisite devotional paintings and manuscript illuminations, colossal statues and sculptures, ornate mandalas, intricate metalwork and fabulous monasteries and temples. Includes: Unrivalled coverage of the great Buddhist sites - including the sculpted caves of Ajanta and Ellora in India, the three-dimensional mandala and temple-mountain of Borobudur in Java, the gilded monuments of the Sukhotai rulers in Thailand and the stone-carved microcosm of the universe at Angkor, one-time heart of the Khmer Empire. Traces the growth of the various schools of Buddhism and reveals the diversity of Buddhist art and practices in a range of cultures across the continent of Asia. Shows
examples of superb craftsmanship, with a fascinating commentary on the motifs and symbols depicted, and the underlying beliefs.
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The greatest art & monuments of Asian Buddhism, portrayed in more than 160 superb colour photographs
- including exquisite devotional paintings & manuscript illuminations, colossal statues & sculptures, ornate mandalas, intricate metalwork & fabulous monasteries & temples.
Includes:: Unrivalled coverage of the great Buddhist sites
- including the sculpted caves of Ajanta & Ellora in India, the three-dimensional mandala & temple-mountain of Borobudur in Java, the gilded monuments of the Sukhotai rulers in Thailand & the stone-carved microcosm of the universe at Angkor, one-time heart of the Khmer Empire. Traces the growth of the various schools of Buddhism & reveals the diversity of Buddhist art & practices in a range of cultures across the continent of Asia. Shows examples of superb craftsmanship, with a fascinating commentary on the motifs & symbols depicted, & the underlying beliefs.

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India - A subcontinent in Asia
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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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