In the Thangka, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, the Ming, and the Apsaras

Author: Jibu
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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 images is unparalleled, such as the Twenty-One Taras, the (name omitted for privacy), and the (name omitted for privacy). Who are they? What do they represent? Why do they hold such an important position in Tibetan Buddhism? This book provides the answers to these questions. The 130 exquisite and exceptionally precious Thangkas selected in the book vividly showcase 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 elucidates 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 images is unparalleled, such as the Twenty-One Taras, the (name omitted for privacy), and the (name omitted for privacy). Who are they? What do they represent? Why do they hold such an important position in Tibetan Buddhism? This book provides the answers to these questions. The 130 exquisite and exceptionally precious Thangkas selected in the book vividly showcase 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 elucidates the intricate details of the artworks and their religious symbolism, unveiling the mysterious veil surrounding the women in Thangka art.