Japanese mandalas: representations of sacred geography
Auteur :
Grotenhuis, Elizabeth Ten
Éditeur :
University of Hawai'i Press
ISBN :
9780824820817
Date de publication :
1 nov. 1998
Dimensions :
23,2 x 20,4 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
674 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This text presents a study of Japanese mandalas, interpreting them as sanctified realms where identification between the human and sacred occurs. It investigates 8th to 7th century BC paintings from three traditions, exploring the ritual, visual, doctrinal and literary elements.