{"product_id":"himalayan-art-in-108-objects","title":"Himalayan Art in 108 Objects","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eHimalayan Art in 108 Objects\u003c\/em\u003e is a visually stunning and intellectually engaging survey of one of the world’s most profound artistic traditions. Curated by leading scholars Karl Debreczeny and Elena Pakhoutova, this landmark volume presents 108 masterpieces from the Himalayan region, primarily drawn from the collections of the Rubin Museum of Art. Each object—ranging from intricate thangka paintings and ritual implements to sculptures and architectural fragments—embodies a rich fusion of religious devotion, aesthetic sophistication, and cultural exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eThrough thematic essays and detailed object entries, the authors unravel the layers of meaning behind these artworks, exploring the philosophical, spiritual, and historical contexts in which they were created. The number 108, sacred in Buddhist cosmology, shapes the book’s structure and invites the reader to engage in a meditative journey through time and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eThis volume is not only a catalog of exceptional art—it is a gateway to understanding the complex worldviews and spiritual landscapes that have shaped Himalayan visual culture for over a thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eWhy read this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eExplore the diversity and depth of Himalayan art through 108 iconic objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eGain expert insights from renowned curators and scholars at the Rubin Museum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eAppreciate how visual culture reflects Buddhist, Hindu, Bon, and regional practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eIdeal for students, practitioners, and collectors interested in Himalayan studies or sacred art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003eRichly illustrated with high-quality images that bring the details of each artifact to life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eKarl Debreczeny is Senior Curator of Himalayan Art at the Rubin Museum of Art. An expert in Tibetan and Himalayan visual culture, he has contributed extensively to scholarship on religious art, cross-cultural exchanges, and art history of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003eElena Pakhoutova is Curator of Himalayan Art at the Rubin Museum and a respected scholar of Buddhist art and iconography. Her work bridges academic rigor and curatorial vision, bringing complex histories to public audiences with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scala Arts Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46295243391229,"sku":"","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/61oOye8-0AL._SL1000.jpg?v=1747756807","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/es\/products\/himalayan-art-in-108-objects","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}