Part of the Fo Guang Buddhist Canons
as the "Pictorial Canon"
Fo Guang Buddhist Canons - Pictorial Canon
The Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts
is the first comprehensive compilation of Buddhist art from around the world. Also known as the Fo Guang Buddhist Canons - Pictorial Canon,
it contains nearly 10,000 entries and over 14,000 full-color images to serve the needs of scholars and general readers alike, making it an excellent reference book for libraries. The encyclopedia's broad range of entries makes it an important resource in the fields of Art History, Anthropology, Asian Studies, History, and Religious Studies. The monumental 20-volume collection includes one index volume and is divided into eight categories: Architecture, Caves, Sculpture, Painting, Calligraphy, Seal Engraving, Artifacts, and People.
First Compilation of World Buddhist Arts in History