The Footprint of the Buddha
Author | : E F C Ludowyk |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 2013-05-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135029494 |
ISBN-13 | : 1135029490 |
Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Footprint of the Buddha written by E F C Ludowyk and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1958, this volume discusses the Buddhist monuments of Sri Lanka, which represent a distinctive and valuable portion of the art of the ancient and medieval world. It traces the development of this artistic achievement and places it in the appropriate religious, philosophical and historical context. Supporting the text are thirty-one black & white plates and a glossary of terms used helps to guide the reader throughout the book.