Wood Sculpture In Nepal

Author : Bertrand Goy
Publisher : 5Continents
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015080852158

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Wood Sculpture in Nepal by Bertrand Goy Pdf

In the 1980s, enigmatic wood masks, similar to those worn by Siberian and Eskimo shamans, began to appear in Parisian galleries that specialized in exotic art. Only the customary red wax affixed to the objects indicated that their origin was in fact Nepal. Art loversfascinated by the masks expressions and the thickness of patinaenthusiastically began to collect them, though they were still shrouded in mystery. Now, in this beautifully photographed book, Bertrand Goy and Max Itzikovitz set out to uncover the history of the masks and to determine their function and place in Nepalese culture. The authors also investigate western Nepal's unsophisticated, anthropomorphic wood sculptures, which can be seen today in temples, on bridges, and on the outskirts of villages. No one knows if these are protective effigies or tribute to divinities from an antiquated religion. With an insightful text and striking imagery, this book attempts to pull back the veil on one of the worlds most cryptic art forms.

Author : Mary Shepherd Slusser,Paul Jett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 0295990295

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The Antiquity of Nepalese Wood Carving by Mary Shepherd Slusser,Paul Jett Pdf

Mary Slusser's work on the history of the art and culture of Nepal is marked by a series of discoveries and critical reassessments that have advanced our comprehension of this extraordinarily rich culture and art in a revolutionary way. In The Antiquity of Nepalese Wood Carving, Dr. Slusser drastically revises our perception of the marvelous wooden sculpture of the Kathmandu Valley.--Previously considered to be no earlier than the thirteenth century, the earliest of these wooden masterpieces have now been clearly demonstrated to date from the sixth or seventh century, the time of the Licchavis, lords of Nepal from about 300 to 850. Slusser has used an important scientific tool, radiocarbon dating, to help realign -- and correct -- our overly conservative accepted perceptions of the antiquity of Nepalese wood sculpture. The book is bolstered by the meticulous and painstaking research and documentation that are among the hallmarks of Slusser's works. It is also enriched by her extraordinary photographic archive. Beautiful struts and architectural details that have long been missing from the sites where Slusser first saw them are shown once again in situ in this work, and new photographs, largely the work of Neil Greentree, reveal a wealth of previously unsuspected detail. Also included is an essay by Paul Jett that is both a brief explanation of the science of radiocarbon testing and a validation of the revised dating of Nepalese wood carving proposed in the study.--Mary Shepherd Slusser is the author of an authoritative history of the culture of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal Mandala. --Paul Jett is director of conservation and scientific research at the Freer/Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.-

Author : Los Angeles County Museum of Art,Pratapaditya Pal
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0520054075

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Art of Nepal by Los Angeles County Museum of Art,Pratapaditya Pal Pdf

Author : Petra Rösch
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 9783838256627

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Chinese Wood Sculptures of the 11th to 13th centuries by Petra Rösch Pdf

Chinese Buddhist wooden sculptures of Water-moon Guanyin, a Bodhisattva sitting in a leisurely reclining pose on a rocky throne, are housed in Western collections and are thus removed from their original context(s). Not only are most of them of unknown origin, but also lack a precise date. Tracing their sources is difficult because of the scant information provided by art dealers in previous periods. Thus, only preliminary investigations into their stylistic development and technical features have been made so far. Moreover, until recently none of the Chinese temples that provided their original context, i.e. their precise position within those temple compounds and their respective place in the Buddhist pantheon, have been examined at all.In her study, Petra H. Rösch investigates these very aspects, including questions about the religious position and function of the sculptures of this special Bodhisattva. She also looks at the technical construction, the collecting of Chinese Buddhist sculptures in general and those made of wood in particular.She uses a combination of stylistic, iconographical, buddhological, as well as technical methodologies in her investigation of the Water-moon Guanyin images and sheds light on the Buddhist temples in Shanxi Province, the works of art they once housed, and the religious practices of the eleventh to thirteenth centuries connected with them.

Author : Niels Gutschow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Architecture, Newari
ISBN : 9394852301

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Nepalese Wood Carving by Niels Gutschow Pdf

Author : Paul de Smedt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015053137454

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Divine Support by Paul de Smedt Pdf

This book explores the traditional use of wooden churning rods (known in Nepal as ghurras). The author puts forward a system of classification in order to build up a symbolic interpretation of the ghurras

Author : Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1596 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : UOM:39015079817063

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office Pdf

Author : Library of Congress,Library of Congress. Subject Cataloging Division,Library of Congress. Office for Subject Cataloging Policy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1624 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : MINN:30000009706932

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress,Library of Congress. Subject Cataloging Division,Library of Congress. Office for Subject Cataloging Policy Pdf

Author : Gilles Beguin
Publisher : 5 Continents Editions
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 8874398727

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Ellora by Gilles Beguin Pdf

- There are few books on this subject - Features stunning photographs Thirty-four places of worship (temples, monasteries, and shrines) were carved out of the rock between the fifth and tenth centuries over an area of around two square kilometres. All the sculpture at the site is testimony to the superb skill and sheer determination of the workforce involved, as well as being evidence of the religious harmony of the time. The monuments include all sorts of architectural and decorative features that display the utmost splendor and inventiveness: columns, staircases, reliefs, stuccos, and even surviving patches of painted decoration. In the past, the extraordinary work at the site has unfortunately been eclipsed by the exceptional nature of its surroundings. The architecture and sculpture are often immersed in darkness and this has made it impossible to create the kind of photographic record that would give their stunning quality the visibility it deserves. But now Iago Corazza, with his ultra-sensitive photographic equipment, is able at last to give lovers of Indian art and enthusiasts the chance to fully appreciate this wonderful, indeed unique, group of rock-cut temples. The task of explaining the meaning and significance of these works as they emerge from the dark is entrusted to the expertise of Gilles Béguin. Following the success of Khajuraho, readers have the chance to explore another treasure of Indian art accompanied by a distinguished guide, with the benefit of photos that at last do their marvelous subjects full justice.

Author : Anna Maria Rossi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Art, Buddhist
ISBN : 0952099233

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Buddhist Art, Sculpture and Paintings from India, Nepal and Tibet by Anna Maria Rossi Pdf

Author : K. R. van Kooij
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9004058273

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Religion in Nepal by K. R. van Kooij Pdf

Author : Alex R. Furger
Publisher : Librum Publishers & Editors LLC
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 3906897060

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The Gilded Buddha by Alex R. Furger Pdf

This book celebrates in words and images the traditional metal crafts practised for over a thousand years by the creators of religious Buddhist statues in Nepal. The skills of these artisans are nurtured with deep respect for tradition, regarding religion, iconography and technology. Wax modellers, mould makers, casters, fire-gilders and chasers are among the specialists of the Newar ethnic group, whose work is characterised to this day by a melding of age-old technology, great skill, religious observance and contemplation. There are numerous books and exhibition catalogues dedicated to Buddhist art and iconography but little was available about the craft of the artists who turn the religious imagery into metal casts. This book fills this gap, with a thoroughly documented and historical account of the development of this "archaic" technology. The well-informed text and comprehensive photographic coverage constitute the only up-to-date account and full documentation of an art that is 1300 years old but dying out: the "ritual" production of Buddhist statues in the lost wax casting technique. The author, Dr. Alex Furger, is an archaeologist who has studied ancient metallurgy and metalworking techniques over the past four decades. He spent twenty-five years at the head of the Roman site of Augusta Raurica and lives in Basel (Switzerland). He is the author of over 130 articles in scientific journals and twelve books in the field of culture history. The fieldwork for this book led him repeatedly to Nepal, where he met and interviewed dozens of craftsmen in their workshops. This book is addressed to readers interested in culture history, travellers to Asia, collectors of statues of Buddha, (avocational) metalworkers, historians of technology, Buddhists, ethnologists, archaeologists, art historians, scholars of Asia and to libraries and museums.

Author : Chino Roncoroni,Iwona Tenzing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578678535

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The Great Heritage by Chino Roncoroni,Iwona Tenzing Pdf

The Great Heritage: Himalayan art through the eyes of art dealers Chino Roncoroni and Iwona Tenzing.The authors offer their insights on the artistic origins and styles of Himalayan art and its historical context, but rather than a standard scholarly approach, the book provides a direct visual learning experience. It includes a dazzling catalog of full-page color photographs of more than 200 items. The pieces in the catalog include manuscripts; paintings; bronze, stone, and wood sculptures; ritual implements; and textiles. They date from the 6th through the 15th centuries and represent the early Kashmiri Buddhist period, Pala India, the Licchavi Nepali era, and the Newari and Kathmandu Valley schools in Tibet.The items presented are the best examples of each school that the authors have come across in their decades of experience. All are currently in either the collections of international museums or prestigious private collections.

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780241238103

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The Rough Guide to Nepal by Rough Guides Pdf

The Rough Guide to Nepal is the most passionate and knowledgeable guide to this inspiring country. Discover Nepal's highlights with stunning photography, itineraries and colour-coded maps, plus detailed, up-to-date descriptions of the country's best restaurants, lodges, shops and hotels, for all budgets. There's solid practical advice on what to see and do, from rooftop bars in Kathmandu to meditation retreats in Boudha, and from riverside adventure resorts on the Bhote Koshi to tiger-spotting safaris in Chitwan and Bardia national parks. All the finest Himalayan treks are covered in detail, from the Annapurna Sanctuary and Everest Base Camp treks to the less-trodden trails of the Upper Mustang. Dedicated chapters are devoted to mountain biking and whitewater rafting, and there is unrivalled detail on Buddhism, Hinduism and the many ethnic groups that make Nepal a unique destination.

Author : James McConnachie,David Reed
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 993 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781405380485

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The Rough Guide to Nepal by James McConnachie,David Reed Pdf

The Rough Guide to Nepal is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Nepal has to offer. Discover the vibrant regions of Nepal from the easternmost tea hills of Ilam to the wildlife-rich jungle of the far west, and from the high Himalayas to the Kathmandu Valley. Fully updated and reshaped after the country's recent change in government, The Rough Guide to Nepal contains in-depth accounts of all Nepal's highlights from Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas to wildlife reserves and spectacular mountain viewpoints in Nepal. Colour sections explore Nepal's ethnic hill peoples and dramatic mountain trails whilst expert accounts offer an introduction to the history, culture and natural life of this exciting and resurgent country. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Nepal whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Nepal, bars in Nepal and restaurants in Nepal for every budget. This Rough Guide to Nepal includes an extensive section on trekking with practical advice and maps on the best places to trek, raft and mountain bike. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Nepal