The Tibetan Art of Healing
Author | : Ian Baker |
Publisher | : Chronicle Books (CA) |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UVA:X004140686 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Tibetan Art of Healing by : Ian Baker
Download or read book The Tibetan Art of Healing written by Ian Baker and published by Chronicle Books (CA). This book was released on 1997 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romio Shrestha, Tibet's foremost traditional artist, uses the age-old technique of painting with rich minerals such as gold, lapis, and garnet to provide a beautiful re-creation of revered, 400-year-old, Tibetan "thangkas" on the art of healing--long considered lost. Tibetan scholar Ian Baker guides us through these exquisite paintings, unfolding their invaluable insights to remedies for a myriad of illnesses. Full color.