The gilded Buddha : the traditional art of the Newar metal casters in Nepal

"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."--Pa...

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Format: Book
Language:eng ; ger
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Art metal-work
Art metal-work > Nepal
Buddhist art
Buddhist art > Nepal
Decorative arts
Decorative arts > Nepal
Nepal
Newar (Nepalese people)
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Summary:"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."--Page 4 of cover.