Encyclopaedia Of Buddhist Art And Architecture

One of the most enduring achievements of Indian civilization is undoubtedly its architecture, which extends to a greatening more than the Taj Mahal or the. temple complexes of Khajuraho and vijayanagara. the beginnings of the Buddhist school of architecture can bet: aced back to B.C. 255 when the mauryan emperor Asoka established Buddhism as the state religion of his large empire. Buddhism spread rapidly throughout lndia and other parts of Asia. Buddhist art and architecture was not limited to India. In fact it reached insurant other parts of the world where this religion got prosperous. These places include Japan, Sri Lanka, Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, China, etc. Buddhist art and architecture was very rich and it can beer. preened any wherein the world where the followers of Buddhism are found. This book covers the rich art and architecture of Buddhism. Starting with India, where Buddhism started as religion and where Buddhist art and architecture can be widely seen across the country, to the other parts of the world, the prominent features of Buddhist art and architecture has been given in this book.