Understanding Japanese Buddhist Sculpture through Visual Comparison by Yoshihiro

The Nile on eBay Understanding Japanese Buddhist Sculpture through Visual Comparison by Yoshihiro Suzuki, Michael Jamentz A beginner’s guide to appreciating Buddha statues from a whole new perspective. This book is an introductory guide to help you familiarize yourself with Buddhist sculpture, and the basic principal behind the book is understanding Buddhist sculpture through visual comparison. Avoiding explanations of Buddhist iconography, sculptural techniques, and the cultural and historical background of the works, this book aims to help you cultivate the ability to fully observe the expressiveness of Buddhist sculpture. By applying the steps and way of viewing recommended in this book, the impressions you have gained with your own eyes will leave a deeper impression in your mind, allowing you to make new discoveries each time you view a Buddhist statue, and also to deepen your appreciation. Armed with this book, you’ll find yourself consulting only the most basic information required as your own knowledge expands and you are guided to a more profound understanding of the world of Buddhist sculpture. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover When we look at a Buddhist statue based on information about types, periods, and creators of the statue, we tend to walk by the statue after scanning the captions and giving only a casual glance at its appearance and how it has been made. Once we confirm the previously received information about the statue, the statue itself immediately begins to fade from our minds. What then would be useful in giving a more lasting appreciation of such works?This book introduces the necessary steps and the manner of viewing needed to build a deeper appreciation. By applying the steps and way of viewing recommended in this book, the impressions you have gained with your own eyes will leave a deeper impression in your mind, allowing you to make new discoveries each time you view a Buddhist statue, and also to deepen your appreciation. Armed with this book, you’ll find yourself consulting only the most basic information required as your own knowledge expands and you are guided to a more profound understanding of the world of Buddhist sculpture. Author Biography Born in Tokyo in 1950, Suzuki left Tohoku University after completing the Ph.D program. He was involved in managing the conservation of cultural properties (Nara Prefecture Board of Education, Agency for Cultural Affairs) and with exhibitions (The Museum Yamato Bunkakan, Nara National Museum). After retiring from the Nara National Museum, he has continued lecturing at various institutions. He currently resides in Nara. Currently a resident of Kyoto, Michael Jamentz was born in the United States in 1948. He is a student of medieval Japanese culture, a lecturer at various universities, and a translator of numerous works dealing with Japanese art, literature and culture. Table of Contents 4 Introduction 6 How to use this book 7 Some points for viewing Buddhist Sculpture 9 Chapter 1, Lesson 1 Two Statues of the Same Divinity from different Time Periods 23 Chapter 1, Lesson 2 Comparing Three Different Statues of the Same Divinity 37 Chapter 2 Unkei and Kaikei – The National Treasure Standing Kongo Rikishi in the Nandaimon of Todaiji 65 Chapter 3 The Ultimate Treasure of Portrait Sculpture – The National Treasure Seated Saint Shunjobo (Chogen), Shunjodo, Todaiji 85 Chapter 4 The Conceptual Power of the Buddhist Sculptor Unkei through visual contrast – The National Treasure Standing Muchaku and Standing Seshin, Hokuendo at Kofukuji 113 Chapter 5 The Artistic Representation of Musculature Based on the Nio Statues – The National Treasures Standing Tentoki and Ryutoki at Kofukuji 61 Column 1: Revisions made to the Apprearance of the Nio Statues 109 Column 2: Unkei’s eye and Contrasting Concepts of Scultural Form 125 Collections etc. Author Comments This book is an introductory book to familiarize yourself with Buddha statues, but the concept is to “view and compare Buddha statues” and talk about Buddhist statues, sculpture techniques, cultural and Buddhist historical backgrounds, etc. It is not a book. This concept is presented with the goal of cultivating the ability to fully observe the expression of the Buddha image, which is the main road to know the Buddha image well. When I wrote this book, I learned again from my school days that art history is a way to rethink that style theory is a royal road. Buddhist art books always hear the voice that “the commentary is very difficult”. One of the major reasons is that photographs and illustrations showing the contents explained are not posted together. To make it clear, this book includes photos from various angles, avoids difficult kanji idi- oms and aesthetic terms, and uses everyday words as much as possible. In posting the photos, we were able to carry out this project after paying a premium to Todaiji Temple and Kofukuji Temple. I would like to thank you for writing here. My study of Buddha images is centered on Nara’s cultural property sites, so it may be intuitive, a little lingering, and a little peculiar to fieldism, such as having nothing to say at all. However, once again, I’m sorry, but if you try to compare the two Buddha statues, you will experience things that you have never noticed before. This book expects such readers’ reactions. It would be a great joy if the number of Buddhist statue lovers who practiced in this book increased, and the number of people who went to old temples and museums increased. Description for Sales People -Ground-breaking guide book focusing on how you can receive a stronger impression when appreciating Buddha statues. -Able to observe Buddha statues from all 360 degrees. -While other guide books tend to focus on academic facts and trivia, this book leans more towards the works’ style and beauty. -This book is for those who are interested in appreciating Buddha statues but don’t know how to, and for those who can feel the magnificence of the wonderful piece of art but don’t know how to delve deeper. -Presented by Yoshihiro Suzuki, an honorary member of the Nara National Museum, who now gives lectures in Japan on how to appreciate Buddha statues. -This book collects many national treasures and important cultural properties such as the Standing Kongo Riksihi statues in the Nandaimon gate at Todaiji,the Seated Chogen Shonin (Todaiji Temple, Nara), the Standing Mujaku Bosatsu (Asanga Bodhisattva) and Senshin Bosatsu (Vasubandhu Bodhisattva), and the Standing Demons Tentoki and Ryutoki. Details ISBN 4756252389 Author Michael Jamentz Pages 128 Publisher Pie International Co., Ltd. Series Pocket Guide Series Year 2020 ISBN-10 4756252389 ISBN-13 9784756252388 Publication Date 2020-04-01 Language English Format Paperback UK Release Date 2020-04-01 Imprint Pie International Co., Ltd. Place of Publication Saitama Country of Publication Japan Illustrations full colour Audience General We’ve got this At The Nile, if you’re looking for it, we’ve got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items – you’re bound to find what you want, at a price you’ll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145098251;