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The Golden Age of the Arts in China, 1

Posted on February 1, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the arts in ancient China, and what the influences and ideas were that surrounded them (English with some Mandarin, with subtitles).

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Ajanta Caves

Posted on October 12, 2015June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A set of short documentaries looking at the Ajanta Caves in India and their art works in both paintings, sculptures and reliefs.

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Buddhist Laos (Folkways of Indochina)

Posted on June 15, 2015March 13, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the culture of Laos and the central importance of Buddhism in its development (English narration, some Mandarin interviews with English subtitles).

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Thai Kings and Temples (Folkways of Indochina)

Posted on May 25, 2015March 13, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the relationship between the Thai country, King and religion (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).

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Mogao Caves (World Heritage China)

Posted on February 23, 2015March 14, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the magnificent art works in the Mogao Caves near Dunhuang, the first of the great grottoes built in China (English narration with Mandarin subtitles).

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Sashimono Woodwork in Japan

Posted on February 16, 2015September 17, 2020 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at traditional woodwork in Japan through the eyes of the master craftsmen who still work in the trade.

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Building Without Nails, the Genius of Japanese Carpentry

Posted on February 2, 2015February 2, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

A short documentary on the traditional art of Japanese carpentry and its place in modern New York.

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Hokusai Returns

Posted on January 19, 2015January 19, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the traditional art of woodblock printing following the discovery of a large collection of woodblocks by the famous Japanese artist Hokusai.

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Enter the Mandala

Posted on December 24, 2014December 24, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

An introduction to a small, but significant, exhibition on the mandala at the Asian Art Museum.

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Somtow’s Mahajanaka Opera-Ballet

Posted on December 1, 2014December 1, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

An opera and ballet based on one of the most famous Jataka stories by the prolific American/Thai writer and composer S. P. Somtow.

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