This sweeping survey of the artistic achievements of Himalayan culture is the first major exhibition to include objects from all the major religions of the region. Created to accompany the landmark art exhibition that will include almost two hundred of the finest works of art created between the sixth and nineteenth centuries in India, Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan, this book explores the particular beauty that evolved from the spiritual traditions unique to the Himalayas. Lavishly illustrated with many rarely seen images, ...
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This sweeping survey of the artistic achievements of Himalayan culture is the first major exhibition to include objects from all the major religions of the region. Created to accompany the landmark art exhibition that will include almost two hundred of the finest works of art created between the sixth and nineteenth centuries in India, Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan, this book explores the particular beauty that evolved from the spiritual traditions unique to the Himalayas. Lavishly illustrated with many rarely seen images, Himalayas conveys the spiritual aspirations of those who defied the physical hardships of an arduous mountain terrain to express their soaring creative spirit. Currently held in private and public collections in North America and Europe, seventy percent of this art has never been published or publicly exhibited. The works include temple sculptures of stone and wood; works in terracotta; cast bronzes with inlaid gemstones, gilding, and paint; colorful paintings--from reverential portraits to depictions of awe-inspiring deities--on cloth, palm leaf, paper, and wood; and ritual objects in various media. Pratapaditya Pal provides a fascinating description of the cultural milieu in which these works of art were created. Copublished with the Art Institute of Chicago
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Very Good. Size: 12x0x16; Softcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Clean, unmarked pages. 308 pages: color illustrations; 31 cm. Presents and describes 187 Hindu and Buddhist artworks of the Himalayas from the sixth through the nineteenth centuries; geographically themed essays; and translations and interpretations of several Nepali, Kashmiri, and Tibetan inscriptions. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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Very Good. Size: 9x1x12; Very good paperback copy, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Spine has light crease, binding remains tight and sturdy. Text and illustrations appear unmarked and clean. Shelfwear is very minor, exterior looks quite nice. 1st printing of 1st paperback edition, with full number line. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.
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NewUnopened in original shrinkwrap. Ship in sturdy box with bubble wrap. Trade paperback (US). Sewn binding. 308 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
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Near Fine. Book 307 pages 239 illustrations 236 in color. Previous museum owner's bookplate on the front inside cover. Foreword by James N. Wood, Director and President of the Art Institute of Chicago. Preface by Pratapaditya Pal. Illustrated wraps. Published on the occasion of the exhibition from The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL April 5-August 17, 2003 and The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC October 18, 2003-January 11, 2004. Bibliography. Index.
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New. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. pp. 308. In English. Presumed first paperback edition. 12 x 9.5 inches. Fully illustrated color wrappers, with white-stamped lettering. Unbumped spine head and tail, and with sharp corners. Text block firmly bound in. With 308 numbered pages, and profusely illustrated in color. An unread book, still in the original shrinkwrap. Gift quality. 3 lbs. 14 oz. This is a catalogue from the exhibitions held April to August 2003 in Chicago and in DC from October 2003 to January 2004. "This sweeping survey of the artistic achievements of Himalayan culture is the first major exhibition to include objects from all the major religions of the region. Created to accompany the landmark art exhibition that will include almost two hundred of the finest works of art created between the sixth and nineteenth centuries in India, Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan, this book explores the particular beauty that evolved from the spiritual traditions unique to the Himalayas. Lavishly illustrated with many rarely seen images, Himalayas conveys the spiritual aspirations of those who defied the physical hardships of an arduous mountain terrain to express their soaring creative spirit."
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Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can included some highlighting and writing page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.
