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A. Foucher, of the University of Paris, requires no introduction to the student of Buddhist Art. This volume, originally written in French, is a collection of his essays and addresses in various serial and periodical publications. 9 essays comprise of this book; they are 1) The beginnings of Buddhist art, (first published in the Journal Asiatique, 1911). 2) The representations of Jatakas on the bas-reliefs of Barhut; (lecture at the Musee Guimet, 1908). 3) Eastern Gate of the Sanchi Stupa; Checture at the Musee Guimet, 1910). 4) Greek origin of the image of Buddha; (lecture at the Musee Guimet). 5) The tulelary pair in Gaul and in India; (Revue archaeologique, 1912). 6) The Great Miracle at Cravasti; (Journal Asaitique, 1909). 7) The six tusked elephant (Extract from Melanges Sylvain Levi, 1911). 8) Buddhist art in Java (Extract from the Bulletin de L`ecole Francais d` extreme orient, 1909) 9) Buddhist Maddona (Extract from monuments et memoirs publies par 1`academie des Inscription et belle letters, 1910). The book has 50 plates and was first published in 1917. Translated by L.A. Thomas/F.W. Thomas(1867-1956) ISBN : 8120609026
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Pages : 316
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