by Jaś Elsner
This hardback publication explores the exceptional Buddhist stupa (reliquary mound) at Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, one of ancient India's most extraordinary archaeological monuments.
Uncover a fresh perspective on the rich visual culture of ancient South Asia, viewed through the lens of art history in Amarāvatī: Art and Buddhism in Ancient India. Author Jaś Elsner connects the ancient stupa's artistic innovations, with advancements in Buddhist philosophy and rituals. Elsner offers new insights into early Buddhist art in South India, as well as a new understanding of the relationship between early Buddhism and its art, architecture and especially stone sculpture. The excellent newly-taken photographs, particularly those featuring objects from the British Museum in London, show in detail how the stupa communicated Buddhist teachings and practices to its followers, making this book an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike.
This book features 155 high quality photographs/illustrations, 129 in colour, and all captioned with informative and explanatory text.
Jaś Elsner is Professor of Late Antique Art at the University of Oxford and a specialist in comparative art and archaeology.
Amarāvatī: Art and Buddhism in Ancient India is the subject of the upcoming talk exclusive for members of the Ashmolean, to find out more about this event or book tickets click here.
Hardback
Book contains 308 pages
Dimensions: 25.8 x 19.9 x 2.8 cm
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