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Plotting the Prince: Shotoku Cults and the Mapping of Medieval Japanese Buddhism,New
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Plotting the Prince traces the development of conceptual maps of the world created through the telling of stories about Prince Shotoku (573?622?), an eminent statesman who is credited with founding Buddhism in Japan. It analyzes his place in the sacred landscape and the material relics of the cult of personality dedicated to him, focusing on the art created from the tenth to fourteenth centuries. The book asks not only who Shotoku was, but also how images of his life served the needs of devotees in early medieval Japan.Even today Shotoku evokes images of a halfreal, halfmythical figure who embodied the highest political, social, and religious ideals. Taking up his story about four centuries after his death, this study traces the genesis and progression of Shotokus sacred personas in art to illustrate their connection to major religious centers such as Shitennoji and Horyuji. It argues that mapping and storytelling are sister actsboth structuring the world in subtle but compelling waysthat combined in visual narratives of Shotokus life to shape conceptions of religious legitimacy, communal history, and sacred geography.Plotting the Prince introduces much new material and presents provocative interpretations that call upon art historians to rethink fundamental conceptions of narrative and cultic imagery. It offers social and political historians a textured look at the creation of communal identities on both local and state levels, scholars of religion a substantially new way of understanding key developments in doctrine and practice, and those studying the past in general a clear instance of visual hagiography taking precedence over the textual tradition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Plotting the Prince'? A: 'Plotting the Prince' examines the conceptual maps created through the storytelling of Prince Shōtoku and his significance in the sacred landscape of medieval Japanese Buddhism.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Kevin Gray Carr, who provides insights into the art and culture surrounding Prince Shōtoku.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Plotting the Prince' is in New condition, ensuring that readers receive a high-quality product.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 260 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Plotting the Prince' is hardcover, offering durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was 'Plotting the Prince' published? A: 'Plotting the Prince' was published on November 30, 2012.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition is illustrated, enhancing the understanding of the content through visual representations.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book addresses themes of narrative, cultic imagery, and the creation of communal identities in early medieval Japan.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art historians? A: 'Plotting the Prince' presents new material and interpretations that are valuable for art historians examining narrative and cultic imagery.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into the relationship between storytelling, mapping, and the development of religious legitimacy in medieval Japan.