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SACRED ART OF TIBET : Wisdom and Compassion

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: New York Thames and Hudson 1996/01/01Edition: 1Description: 488ISBN:
  • 0500017182
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 709.948943 MAR/SA
Contents:
"Published on the occasion of the third incarnation of Wisdom and compassion: the sacred art of Tibet, an exhibition originated by Tibet House New York, originally with the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, for venues in 1991-1992, and reorganized and enlarged by Tibet House New York for venues in 1996-1997"--Title page verso. Maps on lining papers.
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Reference Reference Ernakulam Public Library General Stacks Reference 709.948943 MAR/SA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan E198306

A study of Tibetan culture and thought which examines 240 Tibetan Buddhist works of art. Spanning the 9th to the 19th centuries and ranging from tiny ivory carvings to a large-scale tapestry, the pieces are presented in terms of their religious meaning, purpose and function.

"Published on the occasion of the third incarnation of Wisdom and compassion: the sacred art of Tibet, an exhibition originated by Tibet House New York, originally with the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, for venues in 1991-1992, and reorganized and enlarged by Tibet House New York for venues in 1996-1997"--Title page verso.
Maps on lining papers.

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