100 Buddhas is written by Wu Boheng & Cai Zhuozhi, and illustrated by Lu Yanguang. In this volume, Lu Yanguang traces the beginnings of Buddhism and how it spread from Central Asia and India to China 2000 years ago. Buddhism became so much a part of Chinese civilization that it was, together with Taoism and Confucianism, collectively called the "three philosophies" of the Chinese people. 100 Buddhas is the first successful full-scale attempt to depict historical and legendary Chinese characters in drawings. It is uniquely synthesized with the historical background as described by the biography, every figure in this album is discussed with life and vitality, revealing the authors skill in Chinese figure painting using his own style of "double-line sketch" to convey a sense of hazy beauty. This collection of Buddhist figures not only includes those who were revered for their contribution to China's civilization, but also those who spread Buddhism, to Korea and Japan. Full of artistic charm and appeal the album serves as a useful reference book on Chinese religious histoy as well as an excellent collectors item. Get 100 Chinese Scholars and 100 Celebrated Chinese Women.
By Wu Boheng & Cai Zhuozhi, Illustrated by Lu Yanguang, Paperback, English, 223 pages, 11.75"x8.25"
