Borobudur, Bedrich Forman

Publication July 1993 | Pages 135 | Hardcover | English

Borobudur the great Buddhist site in central Java, is the largest religious monument in south east Asia. This enormous edifice is one of the most exciting archaeological discoveries in the world. It's fascination lies both in it's location in a secluded valley surrounded by active volcanos and its immense artistic beauty and importance the whole of the life of Buddha is depicted here on 1,300 stone friezes all carved with extremely elaborate but naturalistic sculptures. Dating from the eight century , it is rediscovered in the nineteenth and is now undergoing extensive restoration. This book surveys the history of Borobudur, tells the story of Buddha portrayed in stone and examines the stylistic importance of the carvings it is lavishly illustrated with a series of superb photographs in colour and black and white.

Condition: Used condition, wear and tear on dust jacket, yellowing of pages an dsome spotting. 
Weight 1kg
Height: 31cm
Width: 25cm
Depth: 1.6cm