Connections in Making and Meaning of Bhutanese Wall Painting: Tango Utse, 17th to 20th Century

The research represents a comprehensive fusion of art history and conservation efforts. It documents and uncovers the history of a now reconstructed Buddhist monument, the Tango utse (central tower) and invaluable artworks within it. It is a piece of work that aims to address the challenges of cons...

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Autore principale: Pu, Lan
Natura: Article ou chapitre numérique
Lingua:Anglais
Pubblicazione: European Bulletin of Himalayan Research 2024
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Accesso online:Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM
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Riassunto:The research represents a comprehensive fusion of art history and conservation efforts. It documents and uncovers the history of a now reconstructed Buddhist monument, the Tango utse (central tower) and invaluable artworks within it. It is a piece of work that aims to address the challenges of conservation practices in the Himalayas and show the inherent fragilities and susceptibilities of wall painting.While regarded as an auspicious and well-respected site by the local community, Tango’s a...