Aurel Stein, Laurence Binyon

The Thousand Buddhas

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Journey to the heart of ancient Central Asia with "The Thousand Buddhas: Ancient Buddhist Paintings from the Cave-Temples of Tun-huang on the Western Frontier of China." This meticulously prepared print edition brings Aurel Stein's landmark exploration of Dunhuang to life. Delve into the breathtaking Buddhist art discovered within the cave temples, a treasure trove of paintings and artifacts that illuminate a pivotal era in Chinese history and religious expression. Explore the archaeological significance of Dunhuang, a Silk Road oasis that served as a crossroads of cultures. This book unveils the rich history and enduring beauty of Dunhuang's antiquities, offering a captivating glimpse into a world of vibrant Buddhist art and profound cultural exchange. A timeless resource for anyone interested in Asian art, Chinese history, and the spiritual legacy of Buddhism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 286g
• ISBN-13: 9781023507202
• ISBN-10: 102350720X
• Artikelnr.: 74010867

Autorenporträt

Sir Marc Aurel Stein, born on November 26, 1862, in Budapest, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is a name that stands prominent in the annals of Central Asian and Indological exploration and archaeology. Educated in the universities of Vienna, Leipzig, and Tübingen, Stein specialized in Oriental studies, a passion that would define his future career. Although of Hungarian Jewish descent, Stein became a British citizen in 1904 and conducted most of his exploratory work under the auspices of the British Empire. His magnum opus, 'The Thousand Buddhas,' recounts his archaeological and explorative works in Chinese Central Asia, which includes the now world-famous Caves of the Thousand Buddhas near Dunhuang. This work is a meticulous documentation of the frescoes, sculptures, and manuscripts he discovered, and stands as a testament to the cultural richness of the Silk Road. Stein's literary style combines rigorous scholarly analysis with vivid narrative, capturing the imagination of both academia and the general public. His contributions to preservation of ancient texts and understanding of Silk Road cultures have been unparalleled. Beyond his scholarly pursuits, Stein's life was one of adventure, marked by extensive travels in regions that were largely unknown to Western audiences at the time. Sir Aurel Stein passed away on October 26, 1943, leaving an indelible mark on the fields of archaeology, history, and exploration.