Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet
"A mandala is a diagram of the universe--a map of true reality that in Tibet is used to conceptualize a rapid path to enlightenment. This exhibition explores the imagery of the Himalayan Buddhist devotional art through over 100 paintings, sculptures, textiles, instruments, and an array of ritual objects, mostly dating between the 12th and 15th centuries. This dazzling visual experience provides a roadmap for understanding Himalayan Buddhist worship through early masterworks, juxtaposed with a newly commissioned contemporary installation by Tibetan artist Tenzing Rigdol"--Metropolitan Museum of Art website (accessed December 30, 2024).
255 pages
English edition · First published 2024 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art · ISBN 9781588397829
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