Written and Unwritten: A New History of the Buddhist Caves at Yungang [Hardcover]

James O. Caswell (Author)

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Publication Date: October 1988

An important new appraisal of the earliest surviving major monument of Buddhist art in China, the Yungang cave-temples, this book contends that there are sharp temporal and conceptual distinctions between the first five caves and all the others. Basing his argument on changes in visual features and in patronage, James Caswell offers a new and challenging interpretation of the history of the caves.

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About the Author

James O. Caswell is a professor and head of the Fine Arts Department at the University of British Columbia.

Product Details

Hardcover: 292 pages
Publisher: Univ of British Columbia Pr (October 1988)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0774803002
ISBN-13: 978-0774803007
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,396,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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