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Buddhist Sculpture from China: Selections from the Xi'an Beilin Museum: Fifth Through Ninth Centuries

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A sampling from an exhibition by the Beilin Museum of Xi'an, China, 64 Buddhist stone sculptures and steles from the fifth through ninth centuries A.D., many recently excavated, are displayed in this volume's elegant color plates. About a half-page of text accompanies each photograph, discussing what is known about the history of each work as well as its material and aesthetic qualities. This book is distributed by Art Media Resources. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Buddhist Sculpture from China: Selections from the Xi'an Beilin Museum: Fifth Through Ninth Centuries 2007, China Institute Gallery, China Institute in America

ISBN-13: 9780977405428

Hardcover