Foreword by Dwijendra Nath Bakshi
Preface
List of Plates
Introduction
1. Arrival of Buddhism Along with Its Concomitant Art Form in Japan
Advent of Buddhism in China and Korea; Arrival of Buddhism in Japan; The Cult of Shinto; Pre-Buddhist Art; Contribution of Prince Shotoku Taishi in the Spread of Buddhism; Notes
2. Religious Background and Art of the Asuka Period (AD 538-645)
Religious Background of Asuka Period; Indian Influence on Japanese Art of Asuka Period through Central Asia, China, Korea; Buddhist Sculptures of Asuka Period; Buddhist Paintings of the Asuka Period; Notes
3. Spread of Buddhist Culture and Art of Early Nara Period (AD 645-710)
Religious Background; Buddhism and Shinto in Nara Period; Beginning of Shinto Art; Indian and other Influences on Tang China and its Impact on Japanese Art; Sculptures of Hakuho Period; Buddhist Paintings of the Early Nara Period; The Horyu-ji Murals; Indian, Central Asian and Chinese Styles at Horyu-ji; Horyu-ji and Aja]nta; Horyu-ji and China; Notes
4. Sculptures and Paintings of Late Nara Period (Tempyo Period, AD 710-794)
Materials Used for Image Making; Bronze Sculptures; Dry Lacquer Sculptures; Clay Sculptures; Buddhist Paintings; Notes
5. Japanese Buddhist Art and its Expansion During the Early Heian Period (AD 794-897)
Religious Background of Early Heian Period; Shinto-Buddhist Syncretism in the Heian Period; Shinto Art of Heian Period; Shinto Paintings and Sculptures; Buddhist Sculptures of the Early Heian Period; Buddhist Paintings of the Early Heian Period; Notes
6. The Art of the Fujiwara Period or Late Heian Period (AD 897-1185)
Religious Background of the Fujiwara Period; Buddhist Sculptures; Buddhist Religious Paintings; Secular Paintings; Notes
7. New Ideas in Buddhist Art in the Kamakura Period (AD 1185-1333)
Religious Background of the Kamakura Period; Shinto Sculpture; Shinto Paintings; Buddhist Sculptures; Paintings of the Kamakura Period; Wood Block Print; Notes
8. Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Journals
Glossary
Subject Index
Name Index
Place Index
Timeline
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