Bulletin, Issue 56"Bibliography of publications based upon collections made with the support of the Swedish China research committee, by Fr. E. Åhlander": Bulletin no. 1, p. 185-191. |
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The decoration of the eight faces consists of pairs of Bodhisattvas depicted standing ( Plate 4 ) . Modeled in brick , the figures display a marked verticality well suited to the narrow and tall panels . The most striking decorative ...
The decoration of the eight faces consists of pairs of Bodhisattvas depicted standing ( Plate 4 ) . Modeled in brick , the figures display a marked verticality well suited to the narrow and tall panels . The most striking decorative ...
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The Great Pagoda of Feng - huang - shan [ 19 ] , at Chao - yang , also squarish , displays a scheme of decoration very similar to that of the previous pagoda . ... Its decorative scheme reverts to the triad arrangement ( Plate 7 ) .
The Great Pagoda of Feng - huang - shan [ 19 ] , at Chao - yang , also squarish , displays a scheme of decoration very similar to that of the previous pagoda . ... Its decorative scheme reverts to the triad arrangement ( Plate 7 ) .
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The robe's folds , for instance , are no longer reflecting adaptation of the drapes to the body , but assume a life of their own motivated by decorative effects . This is especially evident in the use of an arched and hooked stroke ...
The robe's folds , for instance , are no longer reflecting adaptation of the drapes to the body , but assume a life of their own motivated by decorative effects . This is especially evident in the use of an arched and hooked stroke ...
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| Title | Bulletin, Issue 56 Bulletin, Östasiatiska museet |
| Author | Östasiatiska museet |
| Publisher | The Museum, 1960 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 4 Dec 2017 |
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