Hutt, Michael (Michael J.)

Nepal : a guide to the art and architecture of the Kathmandu Valley / Michael Hutt with David N. Gellner [and others] ; edited by Michael Hutt.

1st ed.

Boston : Shambhala, 1995.

239 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 25 cm

"Essential for both the traveller and scholar alike, Nepal fills a long dormant gap in the literature of this spectacular region and is a product of many years of individual research by scholars of Nepal's history, religion, art and sociology. It draws on a variety of authoritative studies of Nepal's cultural history that have been published in European and Nepalese languages." "The guide begins with an overview of the history of Nepal. This focuses on the Kathmandu Valley, with its rich and sophisticated culture, but also outlines developments of historical importance outside the Valley. This is followed by a detailed introduction to religion as it is practised in Nepal: here, the focus is on Hinduism and Buddhism, and on the major deities of each tradition, their relationship to one another, and their representation in art and sculpture." "Although written mainly by academics, the book is intended for a general readership. Easily portable in format, Nepal does not tell the reader where to stay, what to eat or what to wear. It will though help those who wish to appreciate the cultural splendours of Nepal in their historical and religious context and require more information than is imparted by the average tourist guidebook."--Jacket.

157062061X
9781570620614

Art, Nepali Nepal Kathmandu Valley.
Hindu art Nepal Kathmandu Valley.
Buddhist art Nepal Kathmandu Valley.
Architecture Nepal Kathmandu Valley.
Buddhist architecture Nepal Kathmandu Valley.
Hindu architecture Nepal Kathmandu Valley.
Art népalais Népal Katmandou, Vallée de.
Art hindou Népal Katmandou, Vallée de.
Art bouddhique Népal Katmandou, Vallée de.
Architecture bouddhique Népal Katmandou, Vallée de.
Architecture hindoue Népal Katmandou, Vallée de.
Architecture Népal Katmandou, Vallée de.
Architecture
Art, Nepali
Buddhist architecture
Buddhist art
Hindu architecture
Hindu art
Architektur
Kunst
Beeldende kunsten.
Bouwkunst.
Nepal Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu
Nepal

Gellner, David N.

Localisation: Bibliothèque main 108940
Cote: ID N7310.8.N4.H88; ID:94-B3124
Statut: Disponible