Wisdom and Compassion: The Sacred Art of Tibet Tapa dura - 2000

New York: Tibet House New York in association with Abradale Press, 1996. Expanded Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. ...this landmark book was expanded to illuminate an enlarged international version of the most important and comprehensive exhibition of Tibetan art ever seen. The authors present Tibetan Buddhist art in terms of its religious meaning, purpose, and function, while treating the aesthetics and style of individual pieces with unprecedented depth and clarity." Quarto: 488 p. with 353 illustrations, including 338 plates in full color, and 2 maps. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket.

New York: Tibet House New York and Abradale Press, Harry N. Abrams. Expanded ed. (2000). 488pp. VG/VG copy, jacket has small closed tear to base of spine, jacket spine a little sunned bleeding into cover slightly, now preserved in mylar jacket protector . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 2000.

New York, London: Harry N. Abrams, 2000. Expanded Edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in a VG+/Near Fine(-) dust jacket with faintest edgewear; half-inch closed tear at head of spine; light shelf-rubbing to DJ; else excellent copy; pages and illustrations are fine, bright, and free of marks and creases; binding is solid./near fine -. Large quarto in red boards in red, green and gold glossy dust jacket (red spine); 488 p.; chiefly color illus., maps; 30 cm. In English. // 353 illustrations including plates in full color; 2 maps; **A large, heavy book. Extra shipping charges may apply.**Extra shipping may apply for international orders.**.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2000 Expanded edition. Like Tibet itself, Tibetan art has been misunderstood and underestimated. This book brings us even closer to the gentle people of the luminous culture of the Land of Snows by showing, explaining, and celebrating 241 of its finest and most moving paintings and sculptures. It introduces new aesthetic and psychological interpretations of the Tibetans' ability to merge their earthly and spiritual worlds at a practical level. From the collection of Sanje (Frank) Elliott, Buddhist mentor, artist, and friend to many. Condition notes: 488 numbered pp; HB w/ DJ. Pages: clean, bright, tight, yellow map eps, Tibetan characters frontis; no defects. Cover: red cloth, gilt titles spine; minimal shelfwear. DJ: unclipped glossy red, color artwork front, gilt titles front/spine; light edge/shelfwear, edges a little curled, 1 inch unobvious closed tear to front joint. Impressive, very heavy.

Harry N. Abrams, 2000. Hardcover. As New/As New.