Visualizing Dunhuang
Dora C. Y. Ching
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Visualizing Dunhuang
by Dora C. Y. Ching, Neville Agnew, Jun Hu
Published
2021
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
3116
ISBN-13
9780691208152
Description
"Located at the crossroads of the northern and southern routes of the ancient Silk Road on the edge of the Taklamakan desert in western China, Dunhuang is one of the richest Buddhist sites in China with nearly 500 cave temples constructed between the fourth and the fourteenth century. The sculptures, murals, portable paintings, and manuscripts found in the caves represent every aspect of Buddhism, both doctrinally and artistically. From its earliest construction to the present, Dunhuang has been visualized in many ways by the architects, builders, and artists who made the caves to twentieth-century explorers and photographers, conservators, and contemporary artists. This book explores ways in which Dunhuang has been visualized from its creation to contemporary times. Essays by leading scholars from the U.S., Europe, and China cover a wide range of topics, from the architecture of cave temples to painting and sculptural programs, Buddhist ritual practices, expeditionary photography, conservation, and the contributions of Dunhuang to art history"--
Subjects
The art of Tantra
Bodhicaryavatāra
Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan zuhan mokuroku
Inventory of Monuments at Pagan
The gods of northern Buddhism
Zen & oriental art
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Visualizing Dunhuang?
This edition of Visualizing Dunhuang has approximately 3116 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Visualizing Dunhuang?
For most readers, Visualizing Dunhuang typically takes between 64h 55m and 43h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 779,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Visualizing Dunhuang?
The estimated word count for Visualizing Dunhuang is approximately 779,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Visualizing Dunhuang?
Visualizing Dunhuang was written by Dora C. Y. Ching, Neville Agnew, Jun Hu.
When was Visualizing Dunhuang published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2021. The original work may have been published on a different date.