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Proceedings of the British Academy Volume 181, 2010-2011 Lectures
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Ron Johnston (ed.)
Published online: 31 January 2013
Published in print: 01 October 2012
... of ‘the one and the multiple’ was translated into visual language in Chinese Buddhist art. In some cases, groups related to certain numbers bearing metaphorical significances; while in others, objects were simply replicated in large numbers to create a sense of awe. The final lecture explores the way...