Pratapaditya Pal Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

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

This catalog of one of the largest holdings of Nepali art provides the art history of an important Asian cultural area. In his lengthy introduction Pal discusses the cultural milieu of Nepali art and includes 36 color plates that captivate the eye. The catalog itself consists of three sculpture, drawings (model books and manuals), and paintings. Each section has its own introduction and black-and-white illustrations of each piece. Of particular interest are the model books, which allow insights into iconography, perspective, and Nepali themes. Highly recommended for all libraries interested in Asian art. Donald Clay Johnson, Coll. of William & Mary Lib., Williamsburg, Va. Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.