Wood Sculpture in Nepal

Wood Sculpture in Nepal
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Total Pages : 176
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Book Synopsis Wood Sculpture in Nepal by : Bertrand Goy

Download or read book Wood Sculpture in Nepal written by Bertrand Goy and published by 5Continents. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1980s, enigmatic wood masks, similar to those worn by Siberian and Eskimo shamans, began to appear in Parisian galleries that specialized in exotic art. Only the customary red wax affixed to the objects indicated that their origin was in fact Nepal. Art loversfascinated by the masks expressions and the thickness of patinaenthusiastically began to collect them, though they were still shrouded in mystery. Now, in this beautifully photographed book, Bertrand Goy and Max Itzikovitz set out to uncover the history of the masks and to determine their function and place in Nepalese culture. The authors also investigate western Nepal's unsophisticated, anthropomorphic wood sculptures, which can be seen today in temples, on bridges, and on the outskirts of villages. No one knows if these are protective effigies or tribute to divinities from an antiquated religion. With an insightful text and striking imagery, this book attempts to pull back the veil on one of the worlds most cryptic art forms.


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