Buddhist sculpture of Wu Yueh, 907-978: Chinese sculpture of the tenth century
The dissertation explores the Buddhist sculpture of Wu Yueh within the general context of tenth-century Chinese sculpture of the Five Dynasties period. Wu Yueh (a southern kingdom in the present day Chekiang region) was especially known for its support of Buddhism. The ruling house of Wu Yueh, the Ch'ien family, was devoted to Buddhism and patronized the construction of many Buddhist temples and statues.
Religion, History of, History, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Fine Arts, Art History
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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