108 Buddhist Statues in Tibet: Evolution of Tibetan Sculptures
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (800 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932476385 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 212 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Despite a growing number of books dealing with various aspects of Tibetan culture and religion, most publications have the shortcoming that they are almost exclusively illustrated with objects scattered worldwide in private and public collections. By using existing examples in monasteries, it also acts as a catalogue record of these objects that helps to ensure these objects remain there in the foreseeable future. 108 Buddhist Statues in Tibet not only fills the need for such a volume, but also provides additional research and recently photographed discoveries. It is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to the stylistic development of Buddhist sculptures in Tibet. A notable exception is the two-volume chronicle Buddhist Sculptures in Tibet, published in 2001 by this author. This will enable future generations of scholars to do additional research with the same objects, unlike objects in private collections that are usually sold after some years. Mostly unknown to the outside world, the temples and storerooms of Tibet's monasteries shelter a great number of ancient Buddhist objects. Not only are there a great number of Buddhist sculptures and paintings produced by Tibetan artists, but included also are rare examples originating from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Burma, and China. These 527 d