Art And Devotion At A Buddhist Temple In The Indian Himalaya

Author : Melissa R. Kerin
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780253013095

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Art and Devotion at a Buddhist Temple in the Indian Himalaya by Melissa R. Kerin Pdf

A study of a set of sixteenth-century wall paintings at the Gyapagpa Temple in Nako, a village in India’s Himachal Pradesh state. Sixteenth-century wall paintings in a Buddhist temple in the Tibetan cultural zone of northwest India are the focus of this innovative and richly illustrated study. Initially shaped by one set of religious beliefs, the paintings have since been reinterpreted and retraced by a later Buddhist community, subsumed within its religious framework and communal memory. Melissa Kerin traces the devotional, political, and artistic histories that have influenced the paintings’ production and reception over the centuries of their use. Her interdisciplinary approach combines art historical methods with inscriptional translation, ethnographic documentation, and theoretical inquiry to understand religious images in context. “A meticulous and discerning piece of scholarship, one that is skillful in employing multiple methods—visual, linguistic and ethnographic—to create a fuller picture of a region we knew little about. . . . [A] pleasure to read.” —Pika Ghosh, author of Making Kantha, Making Home: Women at Work in Colonial Bengal “Emphasizing the visual as primary evidence in the study of history, especially religious history, Kerin moves Buddhist art from the arena of museum displays, art markets, and aesthetics to the arena of dynamic interdisciplinary discourse, thus reaffirming the significance of in situ study. . . . Recommended.” —Choice “A forceful study on the specificity of Gyapagpa’s painting.” —South Asia Research/DESC> Indian art;south asian art;religious art;buddhist art;Indian history;south asian history;tibetan buddhism;buddhism;religion;indian buddhists;temple art;nako;gyapagpa;social history;political history;painting style;painting tradition ART019020 ART / Asian / Indian & South Asian ART035000 ART / Subjects & Themes / Religious HIS062000 HISTORY / Asia / South / India * REL007050 RELIGION / Buddhism / Tibetan 9780253010032 Patterns of War—World War II Larry H. Addington

Author : Andrew J. Hund,James A. Wren
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9798216096146

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The Himalayas by Andrew J. Hund,James A. Wren Pdf

A thorough and detailed resource that describes the history, culture, and geography of the Himalayan region, providing an indispensable reference work to both general readers and seasoned scholars in the field. The Himalayas: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture serves as a convenient and authoritative reference for anyone exploring the region and seeking to better understand the history, events, peoples, and geopolitical details of this unique area of the world. It explores the geography and details of the demographics, discusses relevant historical events, and addresses socioeconomic movements, political intrigues and controversies, and cultural details as to give an overarching impression of the region as a coherent and cohesive whole. Readers will come away with a vastly heightened understanding of the geographical region we recognize as the Himalayas, and grasp the issues of geography, history, and culture that are central to contemporary understandings of the human culture in the region. The alphabetically arranged and succinct entries provide easy access to detailed, authoritative information. Additionally, sidebars throughout the book relate compelling facts that point readers to new and interesting avenues of exploration. The volume also includes a chronological overview of the region, ten primary source documents, and a comprehensive bibliography of supporting works.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004417731

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Buddhism in Central Asia I by Anonim Pdf

The ERC-funded research project BuddhistRoad aims to create a new framework to enable understanding of the complexities in the dynamics of cultural encounter and religious transfer in pre-modern Eastern Central Asia. Buddhism was one major factor in this exchange: for the first time the multi-layered relationships between the trans-regional Buddhist traditions (Chinese, Indian, Tibetan) and those based on local Buddhist cultures (Khotanese, Uyghur, Tangut, Khitan) will be explored in a systematic way. The first volume Buddhism in Central Asia (Part I): Patronage, Legitimation, Sacred Space, and Pilgrimage is based on the start-up conference held on May 23rd–25th, 2018, at CERES, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Germany) and focuses on the first two of altogether six thematic topics to be dealt with in the project, namely on “patronage and legitimation strategy” as well as "sacred space and pilgrimage."

Author : LTWA
Publisher : Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Tibet Journal Vol. XLVII, No. 2,Autumn-Winter 2022 by LTWA Pdf

The library’s Tibet Journal, a scholarly quarterly journal in English, first appeared in 1975. It features articles on Tibetan history, art, philosophy, literature and language, and includes book reviews. Special editions have been dedicated to single topics such as the Tibetan government and court systems, the Muslim community and the visual arts. The journal also publishes articles related to Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia and the Trans-Himalayan regions which have geographical and cultural affinities to Tibet.

Author : Deborah E. Klimburg-Salter,Christian Luczanits
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015045633859

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Tabo by Deborah E. Klimburg-Salter,Christian Luczanits Pdf

"The monastery of Tabo lies in northern India in the secluded Spiti valley, which was at one time part of the ancient kingdom of Western Tibet. The oldest continuously operating Buddhist enclave in India and the Himalayas, Tabo's historical role as an intermediary between India and Tibet and the extraordinary beauty of its frescoes make it a place of unique importance. The main temple of Tabo is one of the masterpieces of Indian and Tibetan art. Built in 996 and renovated in 1042, the temple is remarkable not only for the exceptional quality of its sculpture and the decorative paintings that cover every surface, but also for the numerous portraits of royal patrons, members of the local nobility, and ecclesiastical figures, all identified by name. Tabo played a pivotal role in the history of Buddhism in the tenth and eleventh centuries, when Tibetan monks and Indian pandits studied together and translated scripture from Sanskrit into Tibetan. This meeting of trans-Himalayan cultures, and the devotions of their faithful, are vividly preserved in the magnificent paintings and sculptures that adorn the original temple and the monastery that surrounds it."--Amazon.

Author : Pranshu Samdarshi
Publisher : SABHI (Students for the Awareness of Buddhist Heritage of India), Delhi, India.
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781795060066

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Buddhist Tantra: Methodology and Historiography by Pranshu Samdarshi Pdf

This book analyses our conventional ways of looking at Buddhism in general and Buddhist tantra in particular. It investigates how the frameworks and structures that were developed for European and Biblical studies have been deployed to interpret various facets of Buddhism. Many such models that still dominate the historical imagination of Buddhist studies have been examined in this book. This book also proposes an alternative approach towards the Buddhist studies and advocates incorporating the critical study of tantra texts from the perspective of traditional accounts.

Author : Pratapaditya Pal,Hiram W. Woodward
Publisher : Philip Wilson Publishers, Limited
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015054446482

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Desire and Devotion by Pratapaditya Pal,Hiram W. Woodward Pdf

"The catalogue is accompanied by two introductory essays: "Introduction: Desire and Devotion," by Pratapaditya Pal, and "Artistic Production, Religious Practice: Material and Ideological Constraints," by Hiram Woodward."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : David Morgan
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781469662848

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The Thing about Religion by David Morgan Pdf

Common views of religion typically focus on the beliefs and meanings derived from revealed scriptures, ideas, and doctrines. David Morgan has led the way in radically broadening that framework to encompass the understanding that religions are fundamentally embodied, material forms of practice. This concise primer shows readers how to study what has come to be termed material religion—the ways religious meaning is enacted in the material world. Material religion includes the things people wear, eat, sing, touch, look at, create, and avoid. It also encompasses the places where religion and the social realities of everyday life, including gender, class, and race, intersect in physical ways. This interdisciplinary approach brings religious studies into conversation with art history, anthropology, and other fields. In the book, Morgan lays out a range of theories, terms, and concepts and shows how they work together to center materiality in the study of religion. Integrating carefully curated visual evidence, Morgan then applies these ideas and methods to case studies across a variety of religious traditions, modeling step-by-step analysis and emphasizing the importance of historical context. The Thing about Religion will be an essential tool for experts and students alike. Two free, downloadable course syllabi created by the author are available online.

Author : Jane Anne Casey,Naman P. Ahuja,Naman Parmeshwar Ahuja,David Weldon
Publisher : 5 Continents Editions
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015056881355

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Divine Presence by Jane Anne Casey,Naman P. Ahuja,Naman Parmeshwar Ahuja,David Weldon Pdf

Each work featured in the exhibition is described here. It

Author : Laura Weinstein,Carly Johnson,Sophia Williamson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1733790020

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Incarnations of Devotion by Laura Weinstein,Carly Johnson,Sophia Williamson Pdf

Author : Ernest Binfield Havell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Art, Indic
ISBN : UCSC:32106019190104

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Himalayas in Indian Art by Ernest Binfield Havell Pdf

Author : Pratapaditya Pal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015056448247

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Himalayas by Pratapaditya Pal Pdf

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.

Author : Sudhakar Sharma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015062448991

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The Heritage of Buddhist Pāla Art by Sudhakar Sharma Pdf

Buddhist art was not created primarily for aesthetic considerations. Most of the works of art were devoted to the revealing of the divine personality of the gods and goddesses. The present book attempts to present a sketch of Buddha's life as well as well-known and important gods and goddess as represented in the art of eastern India of which the Pala art was an important product. The present study will, it is hoped, unfold many unknown facts of Pala art to students of art. Besides, some of the regional factors are found determining the art forms of the extensive region of eastern India where the Pala art made itself felt in a big way. An impetus was given to new iconographic forms which influenced the Buddhist art of the neighbouring countries such as Nepal and also beyond, like Kashmir. Wherever possible, the degrees of correspondence between the textual descriptions and iconic representations have been duty noted. The Heritage of Buddhist Pala Art, is thus an important step towards iconographic studies, is an expression of author's concern and appreciation for the traditional indigenous art. These works of art, devotion and faith, though deprived of their immediate context, make a significant contribution to the field of sculptural art of the last phase of Buddhist art in India. How passionately the author is involved in the subject, is clear from this book which gives a deep insight into his pursuits. His detailed observations of progression in the creation of Buddhist works of art and richly/profusely illustrated plates help one to understand, recognize and experience them as the masterpieces of art and also as objects of everyday worship. The book is an attempt to explore new images, new forms and new icons and also understand them in their proper time and space contexts - pan-Indian and regional as well as pre-Pala scenario. Students, scholars and general readers will find this remarkable book of immense use.

Author : Amy Heller
Publisher : Editorial Peniel
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Art
ISBN : 1854442090

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Early Himalayan Art by Amy Heller Pdf

Asian art expert Amy Heller traces the development of early religious as well as secular sculpture and artifacts from the rich legacy found in the countries of the Himalayas.

Author : Himanshu Prabha Ray
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317560067

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The Return of the Buddha by Himanshu Prabha Ray Pdf

The Return of the Buddha traces the development of Buddhist archaeology in colonial India, examines its impact on the reconstruction of India’s Buddhist past, and the making of a public and academic discourse around these archaeological discoveries. The book discusses the role of the state and modern Buddhist institutions in the reconstitution of national heritage through promulgation of laws for the protection of Buddhist monuments, acquiring of land around the sites, restoration of edifices, and organization of the display and dissemination of relics. It also highlights the engagement of prominent Indian figures, such as Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Tagore, with Buddhist themes in their writings. Stressing upon the lasting legacy of Buddhism in independent India, the author explores the use of Buddhist symbols and imagery in nation-building and the making of the constitution, as also the recent efforts to resurrect Buddhist centers of learning such as Nalanda. With rich archival sources, the book will immensely interest scholars, researchers and students of modern Indian history, culture, archaeology, Buddhist studies, and heritage management.