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In this beautifully illustrated book, eminent art historian John Rosenfield explores the life and art of the Japanese Buddhist monk Hozan Tankai (1629-1716). Through a close examination of sculptures, paintings, ritual implements, and primary documents, the book demonstrates how the Shingon prelate's artistic activities were central to his importan



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Table of Contents
Foreword and Acknowledgments 9 Author's Acknowledgments 13 Notes to the Reader 15 Historical Dates and Places 17 Maps 19 Introduction 23 CHAPTER 1 Birth and Training 39 CHAPTER 2 Sacred Mount Ikoma 55 CHAPTER 3 Head Priest 79 CHAPTER 4 Sculpture 93 CHAPTER 5 Pictures 109 CHAPTER 6 Eminence 127 APPENDIX A Hozanji Archive 143 APPENDIX B Shingon Priests 147 Notes 153 Bibliography 161 Glossary 171 Index 191 Image Credits 199

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      Publisher: Princeton University Press
      Publication Date: 01/03/2016
      ISBN13: 9780691163970, 978-0691163970
      ISBN10: 0691163979
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In this beautifully illustrated book, eminent art historian John Rosenfield explores the life and art of the Japanese Buddhist monk Hozan Tankai (1629-1716). Through a close examination of sculptures, paintings, ritual implements, and primary documents, the book demonstrates how the Shingon prelate's artistic activities were central to his importan



      Trade Review
      "This is a solid, accessible study."--Choice

      Table of Contents
      Foreword and Acknowledgments 9 Author's Acknowledgments 13 Notes to the Reader 15 Historical Dates and Places 17 Maps 19 Introduction 23 CHAPTER 1 Birth and Training 39 CHAPTER 2 Sacred Mount Ikoma 55 CHAPTER 3 Head Priest 79 CHAPTER 4 Sculpture 93 CHAPTER 5 Pictures 109 CHAPTER 6 Eminence 127 APPENDIX A Hozanji Archive 143 APPENDIX B Shingon Priests 147 Notes 153 Bibliography 161 Glossary 171 Index 191 Image Credits 199

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