Tibet: Life, Myth, and Art (Stewart, Tabori & Chang's Life, Myth, and Art) by Michael Willis

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This book showcases the art of Tibet in all its glory, from monumental temples to vivid wall paintings and exquisitely detailed statues of Buddhas, deities, and saints.

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SandyAMcPherson 1,007 reviews

This is a reference book in which the information is accessible by the interested reader, yet doesn't require one to be an art historian. There was more of a general overview of Tibetan Buddhism than of the relics and artwork but the illustrations were attractive.

Jun 18, 2017

joumanamedlej 68 reviews

very interesting if not scholarly work focusing on architecture, art and ritual objects.

May 5, 2009

CHINEDESENFANTS 1,733 reviews

Chaque double page présente une grande photo et un texte évoquant une thématique

Jul 6, 2012French

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