Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Life of the Buddha Chapter 4 Central Asia (Xinjiang): Chapter 5 Buddhism in Central Asia Chapter 6 Cave-Chapels at Qizil Chapter 7 Cave-Chapels at Tataru Chapter 8 Cave-Chapels at Qumtura Chapter 9 Cave-Chapels at Bezeklik Chapter 10 Gansu Province: Chapter 11 Introduction of Buddhism in China Chapter 12 Cave-Chapels at Dunhuang Chapter 13 Central China: Chapter 14 Cave-Chapels at Yungang Chapter 15 Cave-Chapels on the Qing River Chapter 16 Cave Chapels at Longmen Chapter 17 Free-Standing Steels Chapter 18 Literary Evidence Chapter 19 Korea and Japan: Chapter 20 Korea Chapter 21 Japan Chapter 22 Conclusions Chapter 23 Glossary Chapter 24 Bibliography Chapter 25 Index Chapter 26 Illustrations

About the Author

Patricia E. Karetzky is O. Munsterberg Chair in Asian Art at Bard College, and Associate Professor at Lehman College, New York.

Reviews

In sum, this is an excellent text for courses on Buddhist or comparative religious arts. -- John Renard, Saint Louis University Religion and The Arts ... Karetzky's book is a welcome contribution to the field... > Arts Asiatiques ... Karetzky's book is a welcome contribution to the field... Arts Asiatiques In sum, this is an excellent text for courses on Buddhist or comparative religious arts. -- John Renard, Saint Louis University Religion and The Arts