Images of the Buddha in Thailand
| Author | : Dorothy H. Fickle |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| ISBN-13 | : STANFORD:36105031122588 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Images of the Buddha in Thailand by : Dorothy H. Fickle
Download or read book Images of the Buddha in Thailand written by Dorothy H. Fickle and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1989 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asking first, "Who was the Buddha?" this concise yet complete study explores Buddhas's evolution from a historical teacher to a supernatural universal emperor. Fickle examines the features shared by all images of the Buddha, especially the images found in Thailand, and carefully delineates the historical influences on each style. A generous sampling of superb black-and-white and color illustrations further illuminate the beauty and variety of Thailand's Buddha images.
