02447cam a22003853u 4500 67358 UtSlPG 20260610134544.0 m cr n 260607r20221921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23006387 UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND Stein, Aurel, Sir, 1862-1943 The Thousand Buddhas : Ancient Buddhist Paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-huang on the Western Frontier of China The 1000 Buddhas Ancient Buddhist Paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-huang on the Western Frontier of China Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-02-08 Ronald Grenier "The Thousand Buddhas" by Sir Aurel Stein is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work documents the discovery of ancient Buddhist paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-Huang, located on the western frontier of China. The book showcases these artworks along with detailed descriptions and insights aimed at students and enthusiasts of Eastern art, particularly Buddhist iconography. The opening of the publication reveals its purpose: to present a collection of Buddhist paintings and a narrative surrounding their recovery during Stein's explorations. The text introduces the fascinating context of the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, emphasizing both the artistic and archaeological importance of the paintings. It highlights the collaboration with Laurence Binyon for the introductory essay and acknowledges the contributions of other scholars. Overall, the beginning sets a scholarly tone, inviting readers to explore the richness of Buddhist art and its evolution through various cultural influences encountered in Stein's expeditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Bernard Quaritch, Ltd., 1921 Painting, Chinese Buddhist art Cave temples Dunhuang (China) -- Antiquities Binyon, Laurence, 1869-1943 http://dsr.nii.ac.jp/toyobunko/LFc-5/V-1/ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67358 108180 108180