Shingon Buddhism - esoteric Buddhism was brought to Japan from China during the early ninth century - inspired a new spiritual energy that found expression in varied forms, especially in art and iconography. A radical change occurred with the introduction of new deities, among them the Five Great Kings, the most important of them being Fudo Myo-o, the conqueror of all disasters and evil. This is a study of the concept, iconography and decoction of Fudo in art.

ISBN 13: 9788124606049

ISBN 10: 8124606048

Year: 2012

Pages etc.: xix,228p., (49)b&w and col. illus., app., gloss., bibl., ind., 29cm.

Binding: Hardbound

Subject(s): Buddhism