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Item Details
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WISDOM AND COMPASSION
THE SACRED ART OF TIBET |
| By: |
Marylin M. Rhie, Robert A.F. Thurman |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£22.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0810982048 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780810982048 |
| Publisher: |
HARRY N. ABRAMS, INC. |
| Pub. date: |
13 November, 2000 |
| Edition: |
3rd Revised edition |
| Series: |
Abradale Books |
| Pages: |
144 |
| Description: |
Illustrates, explains and celebrates 241 examples of Tibetan sacred art of the 9th to 12th centuries. The authors discuss the religious meaning and use of tangkas, Buddhist iconography and the aesthetics of tangka paintings, sculpture and mandalas. |
| Synopsis: |
Acclaimed as the most important book ever published on Tibetan painting and sculpture, Wisdom and Compassion illustrates, explains, and celebrates 241 of the finest examples of Tibetan sacred art of the 9th to 12th centuries. Renowned experts Marylin M. Rhie and Robert A. F. Thurman offer insights into the religious meaning and use of tangkas, Buddhist iconography, and the aesthetics of tangka paintings, sculptures, and mandalas. |
| Illustrations: |
353 illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Harry N. Abrams, Inc. |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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