Demonic Divine: Himalayan Art and Beyond

by Rob Linrothe (Editor), Jeff Watt

Published by Serindia for the Rubin Museum of Art in New York, this volume contains the catalogue for its opening exhibition, held in 2004-2005. Two lengthy essays precede the catalogue. Rob Linrothe (curator, Rubin Museum, art history, Skidmore College) has written on the powers of wrathful gods; Marylin M. Rhie (Asian art, Smith College, Mass.) writes an overview of the works that appear in the exhibition. The catalogue features full entries on 66 works that include sculpture, masks, ceramics, painting, manuscripts, and textiles, reproduced in full-page color plates. A glossary is included. The volume is oversize: 8.75x11.75". Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Genres: Buddhism

321 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

Reviews

[Chris Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

A masterpiece. Indispensable for any student of esoteric and mythological subjects.

[Jessica Zu · Rating 4 out of 5]

only read assigned chapters. will head to Rubin for a visit