Summit of treasures : Buddhist cave art of Dazu, China

by Angela Falco Howard

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This study reveals and explains the incredible art works hidden in the remote site of Baodingshan at Dazu, in Sichuan province, dating from the Song dynasty and inspired by the profound tenets of Esoteric Buddhism. The monumental cave complexes of the Baodingshan site at Dazu, in Sichuan Province, and their vast treasure trove of Buddhist sculpture and painting, have been little studied in relation to other Buddhist cave art in China. This study reveals and explains the incredible art works hidden in this remote site, dating from the Song dynasty and inspired by the… (more)

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This study reveals and explains the incredible art works hidden in the remote site of Baodingshan at Dazu, in Sichuan province, dating from the Song dynasty and inspired by the profound tenets of Esoteric Buddhism. The monumental cave complexes of the Baodingshan site at Dazu, in Sichuan Province, and their vast treasure trove of Buddhist sculpture and painting, have been little studied in relation to other Buddhist cave art in China. This study reveals and explains the incredible art works hidden in this remote site, dating from the Song dynasty and inspired by the

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