Wisdom and Compassion: The Sacred Art of Tibet

by Marilyn M. Rhie, Robert A.F. Thurman

Acclaimed as the most important book ever published on Tibetan painting and sculpture, Wisdom and Compassion illustrates, explains, and celebrates 241 of the finest examples of Tibetan sacred art of the 9th to 12th centuries. Renowned experts Marylin M. Rhie and Robert A. F. Thurman offer insights into the religious meaning and use of tangkas, Buddhist iconography, and the aesthetics of tangka paintings, sculptures, and mandalas. 353 illustrations, 338 in full color, 87/8 x 113/4"

Genres: Art, Buddhism

488 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000

Reviews

[Karen Tannenbaum · Rating 5 out of 5]

An intense study by Marilyn M. Rhie and the late A.F. Thurman. The artistic representations are illuminated with intellectual commentary vividly explaining the brilliance of Tibetan Buddhism. Should be included in every Asian Art collection. Spiritually uplifting.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are like me and really wrathful deity art from the Himalayas...but also find too many art books about that region to be focused on the regular-old Buddhas that are nowhere near as interesting...well, this is for you.