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Use reference sources, such as encyclopedias and dictionaries, to get a general overview of your topic. These books are not intended to be read cover-to-cover, but rather, provide you with a concise introduction as you begin to explore a topic. To begin your research of Buddhist Art, browse through some of these reference books:
Encyclopedia of Buddhism by 
Historical Dictionary of Buddhism by 
Illustrated Dictionary of Symbols in Eastern and Western Art by 
An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Zen Buddhism by 
Standing Buddha, grey schist, h. 1.2 m, Gandhara style, 2nd–3rd century AD (Cleveland, OH, Cleveland Museum of Art)
This comprehensive online encyclopedia contains scholarly content on world philosophy and religion.
Buddha Amoghasiddhi with Eight Bodhisattvas, ca. 1200–1250, Tibet (Central regions) Distemper on cloth; 27 1/8 x 21 1/4 in. (68.9 x 54 cm) (1991.74)