Himalayas: An Aesthetic Adventure

Himalayas: An Aesthetic Adventure

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Pratapaditya Pal (editor)

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Good with light tanning, Dust Jacket: good with some shelf wear, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting,


This book is a catalogue of an exhibition of the same name that was held at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2003. The book showcases the artistic heritage of the Himalayan region, spanning from Nepal to Tibet, from the 6th to the 19th centuries. The book features more than 180 artworks, including sculptures, paintings, textiles, ritual objects, and manuscripts, that reflect the religious and cultural diversity of the Himalayas. The book also includes essays by experts on various aspects of Himalayan art, such as iconography, style, patronage, and symbolism. The book has 128 pages and is published by Harry N. Abrams Publishers in 1976.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Pratapaditya Pal (editor)

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Good with light tanning, Dust Jacket: good with some shelf wear, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting,


This book is a catalogue of an exhibition of the same name that was held at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2003. The book showcases the artistic heritage of the Himalayan region, spanning from Nepal to Tibet, from the 6th to the 19th centuries. The book features more than 180 artworks, including sculptures, paintings, textiles, ritual objects, and manuscripts, that reflect the religious and cultural diversity of the Himalayas. The book also includes essays by experts on various aspects of Himalayan art, such as iconography, style, patronage, and symbolism. The book has 128 pages and is published by Harry N. Abrams Publishers in 1976.