DISTANT REVERENCE, Buddhist Sculpture from The Seattle Art Museum by James O. Caswell, at The Vancouver Art Gallery Exhibit (1989 1st Ed.)

Author: James O. Caswell. Published by Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC., 1989, 1st Edition. Printed in Canada by Hemlock Printers. RARE: Like New Condition SOFTCOVER Staple-Bound Book. Clean inside. Size: 9.25 x 5.5 inch, 47 pages.  

DISTANT REVERENCE, Buddhist Sculpture from the Seattle Art Museum, by James O. Caswell,  was a retrospective exhibition held at the Vancouver Art Gallery from August 16 to October 22, 1989.

The exhibition showcased a variety of Buddhist sculpture, including examples of Buddha figures, bodhisattvas, and Amida Buddha statues. The exhibition explored the artistic traditions and cultural influences that shaped these sculptures, including the Greco-Roman influence on Gandharan art and the distinct styles of Dvaravati and Japanese sculpture. 

DID YOU KNOW? Buddhist art is visual art produced in the context of Buddhism. It includes depictions of Gautama Buddha and other Buddhas and bodhisattvas, notable Buddhist figures both historical and mythical, narrative scenes from their lives, mandalas, and physical objects associated with Buddhist practice, such as vajras, bells, stupas and Buddhist temple architecture.

For more info on The Vancouver Art Gallery, please see: Vancouver Art Gallery

ISBN: 9780920095798  

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