Zang Mi Wen Kuang - The Bodhisattva of Compassion, the, and the Apsaras in Thangkas

Author: Jibu
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book is the first in China to introduce 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 (Minfei), the (Jixiang Tianmu), 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 for you. The 130 exquisite and exceptionally precious Thangkas selected in the book vividly portray the unique charm of the female deities in the Tibetan pantheon with their dazzling beauty, marvelous techniques, extraordinary visual impact, and awe-inspiring power. Accompanied by easy-to-understand and concise explanations, the book teaches readers the delicate details and religious symbolic meanings of the artworks, unveiling the mysterious veil surrounding the women in Thangka art.