Himalayan Buddhist Art and Architecture

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Himalayan Buddhist Art and Architecture

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Author: G.K. Lama

Type: Hardback

ISBN: 9789383221554

Date: 1st August, 2024

Publisher: SHARADA PUBLISHING HOUSE

  1. Categories

  2. Arts
  3. Religious Buildings
  4. Buddhism

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Images are mute spectators of the past ages. Their fine craftsmanship, beauty and polish convey much more than their values. To identify images and architectural remains is a difficult task. India is very rich in both the fields. Indian art of Himalayan region has not only covered the territory of India but its influence is also noticed on other countries like Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and China located in the Himalayan tract. The art and architecture of Himalayan tract is mostly Buddhist but it is different from those which developed in the plain area of Indian Territory. The art and architecture of Himalayan region was influenced by Mahayana and Vajrayana form of Buddhism. In this book, the author has tried his best to cover all the aspects of Buddhist art and architecture prevalent in this zone. The present book deals with the Buddhist art and architecture of Indian Himalayan region, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and China. Definition of a few technical terms used in the book is also given in the glossary. 34 Col. Ilustrations.

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