Buddhist Statues Guide Rakugaku Books Pilgrimage Japan

by Yoshimitsu Utsuno

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Buddhist Statues Guide Rakugaku Books Pilgrimage Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the fascinating world of Buddhist statues with this comprehensive guidebook, "Yoku Wakaru Butsuzō no Mikata (Rakugaku Books - Koji Junrei 15)." Perfect for enthusiasts, pilgrims, and students of Japanese religious art, this book offers an insightful overview of various Buddhist images, including Buddha, Bodhisattva, Wisdom Kings, Heavenly Deities, Arhats, and portraits. It also features detailed information on Buddhist painters and a materials section, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the rich symbolism and craftsmanship behind Japanese Buddhist sculptures. ✔ Authored by Zenko Utsuno, a renowned Buddhist sculptor with over 100 temple statues to his name, this book combines expert knowledge with practical insights. Utsuno, born in Nagoya in 1950, studied design at Aichi Technical High School before apprenticing under master sculptor Mikunosuke Hattori. Since establishing his own workshop in 1976, he has contributed significantly to the preservation and creation of Buddhist statues, and he has been featured in the monthly magazine "Religion and Modernity" with his series "Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture." ✔ Key features include detailed explanations of various Buddhist statues, artist biographies, and historical context, making it an essential guide for anyone interested in Japanese Buddhist art and pilgrimage. ✔ Item Specifics: ✔ C:Title: Buddhist Statues Guide Rakugaku Books Pi

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