Himalayan Art in 108 Objects

A beautiful illustrated book explores Himalayan art from the Neolithic era to today, featuring 108 significant objects from Tibetan, Indian, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Mongolian, and Chinese regions. It highlights cross-cultural exchange with Tibet and emphasizes the importance of the region in understanding broader Asia. Selected and authored by an international group of scholars and curators, the book offers an accessible introduction to this rich yet underrepresented field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 504 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2023
Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

In this captivating illustrated volume, the captivating story of Himalayan art is brought to life through a selection of remarkable objects spanning from the Neolithic era to the present day. Paintings, sculptures, drawings, textiles, architectural structures, and more serve as a comprehensive guide to the historical traditions, rituals, social practices, and artistic expressions of the Tibetan, Indian, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Mongolian, and Chinese regions. This remarkable collection highlights the profound cross-cultural exchange that thrived with Tibet at its center, showcasing the rich tapestry of Himalayan, Himalayan, and Inner Asian art and practices. Through captivating photographs and insightful essays, readers are invited to explore the immense diversity and uniqueness of Tibetan, Himalayan, and Inner Asian art and practices, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the region's significance in comprehending broader Asia. Carefully curated and authored by an international team of scholars and curators, this remarkable compilation comprises a total of 108 objects, offering an accessible entry point into this hitherto underrepresented and highly intriguing field. This eagerly anticipated publication forms part of the prestigious Rubin Museums Project Himalayan Art, an initiative dedicated to nurturing resources for teaching and learning about Himalayan art and cultures.

Weight: 3160g
Dimension: 241 x 351 x 49 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785514524