Heller Amy Contributor (4 results)

Softcover. Condition: New. New oversized softcover in printed wraps. 4to (9.54 x 0.79 x 10.7 inches) Color photos throughout text on heavy glossy paper. Includes maps, checklist of plates, glossary, notes, bibliography and an index. 266 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Exploring the significance of Tibetan mandalas from their ancient origins to the present day, this gorgeously illustrated volume provides a contemporary perspective on a centuries-old Buddhist model of the universe A New York Times "Best Art Book of 2024" A mandala is a diagram of the universea map of true reality intended to provide a focus for Buddhist religious practice and inspire the devout. This book highlights the distinctive Tibetan approach to creating mandalas, exploring how the form crossed over from India into Tibet, and how continuous exchanges of art and ideas between the two cultures, led by monks and spiritual teachers, gave rise to a uniquely Tibetan style of Buddhist imagery. Featuring more than one hundred paintings, sculptures, and ritual objects, this superbly illustrated volume reflects the dazzling complexities of the Tibetan imagery that has provided a foundation for mandalas through the centuries. Most notably, a mesmerizing installation by the Tibetan-American artist Tenzing Rigdol (b. 1982), specially created for the accompanying exhibition and published here for the first time, offers contemporary audiences a way of interrogating and understanding their world and underscores how this ancient tradition remains a vibrant living practice. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Paperback Edition. Very good paperback copy, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Spine has light crease, binding remains tight and sturdy. Text and illustrations appear unmarked and clean. Shelfwear is very minor, exterior looks quite nice. 1st printing of 1st paperback edition, with full number line. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 244 pages. 11.25x9.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 248 pages. 14.00x11.00x1.22 inches. In Stock.