The Gilded Buddha
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The Gilded Buddha
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Author : Alex R. Furger
language : en
Publisher: Librum Publishers & Editors LLC
Release Date : 2017
The Gilded Buddha written by Alex R. Furger and has been published by Librum Publishers & Editors LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Archaeology categories.
This book celebrates in words and images the traditional metal crafts practised for over a thousand years by the creators of religious Buddhist statues in Nepal. The skills of these artisans are nurtured with deep respect for tradition, regarding religion, iconography and technology. Wax modellers, mould makers, casters, fire-gilders and chasers are among the specialists of the Newar ethnic group, whose work is characterised to this day by a melding of age-old technology, great skill, religious observance and contemplation. There are numerous books and exhibition catalogues dedicated to Buddhist art and iconography but little was available about the craft of the artists who turn the religious imagery into metal casts. This book fills this gap, with a thoroughly documented and historical account of the development of this "archaic" technology. The well-informed text and comprehensive photographic coverage constitute the only up-to-date account and full documentation of an art that is 1300 years old but dying out: the "ritual" production of Buddhist statues in the lost wax casting technique. The author, Dr. Alex Furger, is an archaeologist who has studied ancient metallurgy and metalworking techniques over the past four decades. He spent twenty-five years at the head of the Roman site of Augusta Raurica and lives in Basel (Switzerland). He is the author of over 130 articles in scientific journals and twelve books in the field of culture history. The fieldwork for this book led him repeatedly to Nepal, where he met and interviewed dozens of craftsmen in their workshops. This book is addressed to readers interested in culture history, travellers to Asia, collectors of statues of Buddha, (avocational) metalworkers, historians of technology, Buddhists, ethnologists, archaeologists, art historians, scholars of Asia and to libraries and museums.
The Gilded Buddha
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Author : Morwenna Thorp
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
The Gilded Buddha written by Morwenna Thorp and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Fiction in English, 1900- Texts categories.
The Golden Book Of Buddhism
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Author : Mahendra Kulasrestha
language : en
Publisher: Lotus Press
Release Date : 2006
The Golden Book Of Buddhism written by Mahendra Kulasrestha and has been published by Lotus Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Buddhism categories.
The Golden Buddha
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Author : Raj Arumugam
language : en
Publisher: TTS
Release Date : 2005
The Golden Buddha written by Raj Arumugam and has been published by TTS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Religion categories.
The Life Of The Buddha
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Author : Patricia M. Herbert
language : en
Publisher: Pomegranate
Release Date : 2005
The Life Of The Buddha written by Patricia M. Herbert and has been published by Pomegranate this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Illumination of books and manuscripts, Burmese categories.
Pronunciation, but no index. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
The Gilded Sutra
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Author : Julia Todd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-06-07
The Gilded Sutra written by Julia Todd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-07 with categories.
In this atmospheric historical novel set in 1880 New England, India, and Nepal, the lives of a young woman from Vermont and a young man from Nepal are transformed by their secret romance and a perilous quest to save an ancient, gilded Buddhist manuscript.
Splendour Of Buddhism In Burma
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Author : Pascal Christel
language : en
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Release Date : 2020-10-18
Splendour Of Buddhism In Burma written by Pascal Christel and has been published by Partridge Publishing Singapore this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-18 with Travel categories.
SPLENDOUR OF BUDDHISM IN BURMA A JOURNEY TO THE GOLDEN LAND BY PASCAL CHRISTEL An illustrated book offers a wide-ranging overview of Buddhism in Myanmar. Having been struck by the wonder and visual magnificence of Myanmar (Burma) during his travels there in 2015, Christel was inspired to write this work exploring the intricacies of the land, which, as he points out, has yet to be completely overrun with tourists. Visitors may find the place difficult to understand in any case, the author explains: “This is not a simple issue of democracy versus military junta. The practice of Theravada Buddhism for almost 90 per cent of the population includes some fatalism in order to reach nirvana.” Although Christel’s volume looks at a broad spectrum of the country’s life and art, the main focus here is on the many sects and flavors of Buddhism and the various ways the religion intertwines itself with all levels of society. Buddhism, the author writes, “is all over, sovereign in the behavior of people, their way of life, their kindness, and their beliefs, but also in the art and architecture.” That architecture in all its variety forms the heart of his book and is brought alive in a profusion of prints, ancient illustrations, and hundreds of original images by assorted photographers. Christel explores dozens of the nation’s art forms, from pottery and lacquer work to ancient manuscripts and various architectural styles. He explains everything with an assured combination of enthusiasm and knowledge, whether he’s writing about a tiny, obscure shrine perched on stilts off some little-visited waterway or an elaborate temple complex. The energy in tackling all of these details never flags; the author is always excited about the next discovery. “Burma is a treasure and a delight,” he writes. “One’s eyes are never at rest, and one must have the camera always ready for a shot.” Readers, whether they’ve been to Myanmar or not, will feel as if they’ve trekked all over the country with a friendly, knowledgeable guide. A comprehensive, engrossing, and splendidly illustrated guide to the Buddhist art and architecture of Myanmar. Review Program: KIRKUS INDIE Categories: ART & PHOTOGRAPHY | PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION
The Solid Gold Buddha
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Author : W. H. Canaway
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
The Solid Gold Buddha written by W. H. Canaway and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Fiction categories.
The Golden Buddha
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Author : A. O. Pollard (Capt.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1951
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The Golden Goose King
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
The Golden Goose King written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Two geese captured by a hunter who seeks a golden goose for the king and queen save themselves when their loyalty and concern impress the royal couple.
