Recent publications on central Himalayan arts and architecture: a review essay

This review essay presents three publications on central Himalayan arts and architecture. Published over the past decade, they constitute the most recent works on the subject. It is worth noting here that central Himalayan material cultures have so far received limited attention from scholars. This...

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1. Verfasser: Andolfatto, David C
Format: Article ou chapitre numérique
Sprache:Anglais
Veröffentlicht: European Bulletin of Himalayan Research 2022
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Zusammenfassung:This review essay presents three publications on central Himalayan arts and architecture. Published over the past decade, they constitute the most recent works on the subject. It is worth noting here that central Himalayan material cultures have so far received limited attention from scholars. This situation is in stark contrast with the amount of research devoted to nearby regions, such as the Kathmandu Valley, Himachal Pradesh or Ladakh, to cite a few. It also contrasts with the valuable a...