For centuries the priciples of Buddhism have inspired Tibetan artists to create some of the world's most sophisticated, profound and beautiful art. Tangkas, paintings, sculptures and mandalas provide a window on the enlightened realm of pure wisdom, the perfected universe that represents the ultimate goal of Buddhism. This book shows, explains and celebrates 240 Tibetan Buddhist works of art. Spanning a millenium, from the 9th to the 19th centuries, and ranging from tiny ivory carvings to a large-scale tapestry, these ...
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For centuries the priciples of Buddhism have inspired Tibetan artists to create some of the world's most sophisticated, profound and beautiful art. Tangkas, paintings, sculptures and mandalas provide a window on the enlightened realm of pure wisdom, the perfected universe that represents the ultimate goal of Buddhism. This book shows, explains and celebrates 240 Tibetan Buddhist works of art. Spanning a millenium, from the 9th to the 19th centuries, and ranging from tiny ivory carvings to a large-scale tapestry, these pieces are presented in terms of their religious meaning, their purpose and function.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0810939576. Near Fine Condition Hardcover with previous owner's gift inscription on half title, Otherwise Fine. In Near Fine Dust Jacket with only slightest edge wear.; 11.9 X 9.1 X 1.6 inches; 406 pages.
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Very Good. 9 x 12. 406 page softcover exhibition catalog, w/many color illustrations. Photographs by John Bigelow Taylor. Exhibition was in San Francisco, then New York in 1991. Maps(2 page spreads) at front and rear, like free endpapers. Prior owner name on front free endpaper. Very good condition+-unmarked, tight and clean.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Harry N Abrams Inc, 1991. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Handsome well-kept copy. With unopened pages. Printed on thick matte paper. Includes 278 illutrations with 263 in color, and 2 maps. Glossy jacket with neat folded edges. Jacket has rubbed area at upper edge. VERY HEAVY book. Benefits the Friends of the Albany, CA library..
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