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Title: GENDUN CHOPEL: TIBET'S FIRST MODERN ARTIST
By: Donald S. Lopez
Format: Hardback

List price: £30.00


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ISBN 10: 193247661X
ISBN 13: 9781932476613
Publisher: SERINDIA PUBLICATIONS, INC
Pub. date: 31 August, 2013
Edition: UK ed.
Pages: 136
Description: Gendun Chopel (1903-1951) is widely regarded as one of the most important Tibetan figures of the 20th century, famous for his skills as a poet and infamous for his controversial views. This volume brings together many insights into this multifaceted figure. Gendun Chopel was also a talented artist, developing a style previously unknown in the long and illustrious history of Tibetan painting. Presented here for the first time are Gendun Chopel's remarkable watercolors and pencil sketches, works that attest to his distinction as Tibet's first modern artist.
Synopsis: Gendun Chopel (1903-1951) is widely regarded as one of the most important Tibetan figures of the 20th century, famous for his skills as a poet and infamous for his controversial views. This volume brings together many insights into this multifaceted figure. Gendun Chopel was also a talented artist, developing a style previously unknown in the long and illustrious history of Tibetan painting. Presented here for the first time are Gendun Chopel's remarkable watercolors and pencil sketches, works that attest to his distinction as Tibet's first modern artist.
Publication: US
Imprint: Serindia Publications, Inc
Returns: Returnable
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