{"product_id":"preserving-the-dharma-hzan-tankai-and-japanese-japanese-buddhist-art-of-the-early-modern-era-9780691163970","title":"Preserving the Dharma  Hzan Tankai and Japanese","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a solid, accessible study.\"--Choice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword 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","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403811660119,"sku":"9780691163970","price":58.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780691163970.jpg?v=1730484616","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/preserving-the-dharma-hzan-tankai-and-japanese-japanese-buddhist-art-of-the-early-modern-era-9780691163970","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}