Buddhist practice and Buddhist art have been inseparable in the Himalayas ever since Buddhism arrived in the region in the eighth century. But for the casual observer, it can be difficult to make sense of the…
Himalayan Art Resources (HAR) is the most comprehensive collection of Himalayan art available, much of it Buddhist. For years now, Jeff Watt, HAR’s director, has been exhorting us to understand and critique Himalayan art on its…
Himalayan Art Resources’ Jeff Watt writes: Probably one of the most famous Tibetan contemporary artists of his time was the 10th Karmapa, Choying Dorje (1604-1674). Take a look. I know, I know, I plug this…