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Representation of Sahasra-bhuja Avalokiteśvara Holding a Skull Stick: Symbolism in Buddhist Art

SMARATUNGGA JURNAL OF EDUCATION AND BUDDHIST STUDIES
This study investigates the depiction and symbolism of the skull staff held by Sahasra-bhuja Avalokiteśvara in Korean Buddhist art during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
Kun-Ho Hwang
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Thinking Through Lost Art: Living Newar Buddhist Traditions Between Temple Theft, Repatriation, and Heritage in Nepal

Material Religion
This paper investigates the complex interplay between living religious traditions in Nepal and global decolonization efforts through a critical examination of Newar Buddhist devotional art from the Kathmandu Valley.
Andrea Wollein
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The Transmission of Ornaments in Buddhist Art: On the Meander or Huiwen

Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies, 2019
Beyond iconographic dimensions, the ornaments in Buddhist art become apparent through the depicted figures and their fashion, as well as other pictorial, architectural elements including patterns and motifs.
Jeong-hee Lee-Kalisch
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The Creative South: Buddhist and Hindu Art in Mediaeval Maritime Asia, edited by Andrea Acri and Peter Sharrock

Buddhist Studies Review
The Creative South: Buddhist and Hindu Art in Mediaeval Maritime Asia, edited by Andrea Acri and Peter Sharrock. ISEAS Publishing, 2022. 2 Volumes. Pb. Vol. 1, 375pp., SGD 49.90, ISBN-13: 9789814951487; Vol. 2, 257pp., SGD 49.90, ISBN-13: 9789814951517. 
Nicolas Revire
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Clays and colours: Tracking technologies and theories of vision in the ancient Buddhist art of Afghanistan

Restauro archeologico, 2019
New, targeted and comparative studies are under way on clay sculptures recovered in Afghanistan, thanks to a collaborative project between the Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan and the Archaeology Institute of Afghanistan. The specific target
Giulia Forgione
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Sangha as art public? Questions on Buddhist monks engaging with art in Theravada Southeast Asia

, 2020
This essay explores whether Theravada Buddhist monks – collectively called the sangha – might constitute an ‘art public’ in Southeast Asia. Publics for art have been under-studied in this region, and rarely discussed in more nuanced terms than as being a
R. Nelson
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Buddhist Art and Architecture

2020
The art and architecture of Buddhism has shaped the physical and social landscape of Asia for more than two millennia. Images of the Buddha and other Buddhist deities, alongside the physical structures built to enshrine them, are found in practically all corners of the continent, where the religion has enjoyed widespread dissemination.
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The Remains from Ancient Times: Newly Formed Connections with Buddhist Culture Designated as “Art” or “Cultural Assets”

Journal of Korean Religions, 2019
:Imperial Japanese scholars investigated Buddhist art in Korea prior to their country’s annexation of Korea, and shortly after that annexation they commenced their restoration work on those investigated cultural artifacts.
Kang Hee-jung
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Symbolism behind Art and Colour denoted on the Buddhist Prayer Flags

SIRJANĀ – A Journal on Arts and Art Education, 2019
Sacred Prayer Flags of different colours and symbols are not just decorative pieces. Symbols have more deeper meaning and the attached intangible beliefs than their mere outer creativity. Each and every colour and objects symbolizes good fortune, health,
P. Rana
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Temples in the Cliffside: Buddhist Art in Sichuan

Studies in Chinese Religions, 2023
A. Howard
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