Publisher's Synopsis
A Special Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Buddhist Paintings, Lent by the Temple Daitokuji, of Kioto, Japan: Catalogue (1894) is a book that provides a comprehensive catalogue of an exhibition of ancient Chinese Buddhist paintings that were lent by the Temple Daitokuji in Kioto, Japan. The exhibition was held at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and this book serves as a detailed guide to the paintings that were on display. The catalogue includes descriptions of each painting, along with information about the artists, the time period in which they were created, and the significance of the subject matter. The book also includes photographs of some of the paintings, as well as a brief history of the Daitokuji Temple and its importance in the history of Japanese Buddhism. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Chinese Buddhist art and its influence on Japanese culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
