Treasures of stone uncovered
Subtitle: Buddhist sculptures from the Northern Qi = Fa xian shi tou bao zang : Bei Qi fo xiang diao su
By: Saskia van Veen ; appendix by Carlos M. Roos, Saskia van Veen ; translation to Mandarin, Li Man
Contributors: Li, Man, translator; Roos, Carlos M.
Publisher: Pandora Publishers
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Antwerp
Language: eng; chi
Number of pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9789053254394
Subjects: Chinese Sculpture; Buddhist art and symbolism; Catalogs
Other titles: Fa xian shi tou bao zang :
Description: "Hereto unknown statues of great significance to the art world will be revealed in this publication, their aesthetical features thoroughly analysed. Quite exceptionally, it also encompasses a full chapter explaining the scientific methodology that was employed to authenticate the objects. The goal of this publication is, on the one hand, to let the artworks capture the gaze of the reader with their splendor and refinement, and on the other, to increase the knowledge and understanding of the underexposed Buddhist art of the Northern Qi"--Back cover.
Notes: Includes a catalog of the artworks.

Includes bibliographical references.

Parallel texts in English and Chinese.