Nepal though till recently secluded and isolated from the world at large, was the home to many exquisite crafts and craftsmen. The quality of the art they produced has to be seen to be believed. This book unravels mysteries behind Nepal's renowned metal industry, focusing on ritual lamps created using the lost wax method. Cultural and religious discourse is included to foster greater understanding of and appreciation for each piece. The minimal aim of this book is to maintain the memory of this legacy, with hopes that Nepal's present and future generations will continue to appreciate its beauty.
Nepalese Cast Religious and Cultural Lamps Vol 2
Product Details
- ISBN 13:9788177692044
- Author:Matthew S. Friedman
- Publisher:Pilgrims Publishing
- Genre:Religion
- Language: English
- Publish Year:2005
- Edition:First Edition
- Cover:Paperback
- Pages:61
- Size:135 x 10 x 210 mm
- Weight:190 grams