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Routledge Yungang: Art, History, Archaeology, Liturgy Book

Name: Routledge Yungang: Art, History, Archaeology, Liturgy Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore one of the greatest Buddhist monuments of all time with Yungang: Art, History, Archaeology, Liturgy. This volume offers the first comprehensive analysis in any Western language, providing a detailed social art history of the 5th-century rock-cut court cave complex. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Yungang holds immense historical value, and this book investigates the circumstances behind its creation and the people who shaped its development. Readers will gain insight into recent archaeological discoveries made possible by economic changes and infrastructure expansion in China. The text examines the unprecedented number of objects unearthed near the cave-chapels, offering a fresh look at this significant site. Whether you are a student of history, an archaeology enthusiast, or a scholar of Buddhist monuments, this Routledge publication provides essential context regarding the origins and evolution of this unique sanctuary.

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Comprehensive social art history of the 5th-century Yungang rock-cut court cave complex.

Provides the first-ever analysis of this UNESCO World Heritage site in a Western language.

Investigates the specific historical circumstances and key figures involved in the sanctuary's creation.

Includes insights from recent archaeological discoveries made near the cave-chapels.

Covers essential themes of art, history, archaeology, and liturgy related to Buddhist monuments.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138049905
Category: Books > Subjects > Mind, Body & Spirit > Mythology > Antiquities
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 14 November 2017
Listed Since: 07 May 2017

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