Thangka of Avalokiteśvara, Maitreya, and Apsaras - Discover China (Full Color Illustration Treasures)

Author: Jibu / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book is the first in China to focus on the works of women in Tibetan Thangka art. In the mysterious Tibetan art, the richness of female Buddha figures is unparalleled, such as the Twenty-One Taras, the Ming (Min Fei), the Goddess of Happiness, and others. Who are they? What do they represent? Why do they hold such an important position in Tibetan Buddhism? This book will answer these questions. The book features 130 exquisitely painted and exceptionally precious Thangkas, showcasing the unique charm of the female deities in the Tibetan pantheon with their dazzling beauty, miraculous techniques, extraordinary visual impact, and awe-inspiring power. Accompanied by easy-to-understand and concise explanations, the book delves into the intricate details of the artworks and their religious symbolism, unveiling the mysterious veil surrounding the women in Thangka art. This book is the first in China to focus on the works of women in Tibetan Thangka art. In the mysterious Tibetan art, the richness of female Buddha figures is unparalleled, such as the Twenty-One Taras, the Ming (Min Fei), the Goddess of Happiness, and others. Who are they? What do they represent? Why do they hold such an important position in Tibetan Buddhism? This book will answer these questions. The book features 130 exquisitely painted and exceptionally precious Thangkas, showcasing the unique charm of the female deities in the Tibetan pantheon with their dazzling beauty, miraculous techniques, extraordinary visual impact, and awe-inspiring power. Accompanied by easy-to-understand and concise explanations, the book delves into the intricate details of the artworks and their religious symbolism, unveiling the mysterious veil surrounding the women in Thangka art.