机构:
Univ Oxford Wolfson Coll, Ctr Buddhist Studies, Linton Rd, Oxford OX2 6UD, EnglandUniv Oxford Wolfson Coll, Ctr Buddhist Studies, Linton Rd, Oxford OX2 6UD, England
Gombrich, Richard
[1
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机构:
[1] Univ Oxford Wolfson Coll, Ctr Buddhist Studies, Linton Rd, Oxford OX2 6UD, England
来源:
RELIGIONS OF SOUTH ASIA
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2014年
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8卷
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01期
关键词:
aesthetics;
art;
Buddhism;
D O I:
10.1558/rosa.v8i1.83
中图分类号:
B9 [宗教];
学科分类号:
010107 ;
摘要:
The Pali canon shows a largely negative view of visual art. In ancient Indian culture, beauty is associated with sexual attraction, and has an erotic overtone. Concern with beauty conflicts with the Buddhist ideal of detachment from worldly pleasures. On the other hand Buddhists have created wonderful works of art, and monks can be painters or dancers. Pictures and performances are made as expressions of devotion, and as means of acquiring merit, and most importantly to convey a Buddhist message.