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Preserving the Dharma

Hōzan Tankai and Japanese Buddhist Art of the Early Modern Era
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In this beautifully illustrated book, eminent art historian John Rosenfield explores the life and art of the Japanese Buddhist monk Hozan Tankai (1629-1716). Through a close examination of sculptures, paintings, ritual implements, and primary documents, the book demonstrates how the Shingon prelate's artistic activities were central to his importan

Author Biography:

John M. Rosenfield (1924-2013) was the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor Emeritus of East Asian Art at Harvard University and curator emeritus of Asian art at the Harvard University Art Museums. His recent publications include Portraits of Chogen: The Transformation of Buddhist Art in Early Medieval Japan and extensive entries in Unrivalled Splendor: The Kimiko and John Powers Collection of Japanese Art.
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March 1st, 2016
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  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations
4 maps
Pages
160
Dimensions
178x254x15
ISBN-13
9780691163970
Product ID
22339300

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