Demonic Divine

This book marks the Rubin Museum of Art's opening season as the first exhibition to focus on the wrathful image in Himalayan Art. Centuries after early missionaries first claimed these works and the artists who made them "demonic", the accompanying catalogue takes an in-depth look at their role in Himalayan art and in the world at large. The book investigates how the violence, grotesque features, and explicit postures of these wrathful figures portray protection and benevolence. With 200 colour images highlighting both the visual power and artistic craftsmanship of the artwork the division between horror and beauty becomes slight. Includes entries on all exhibited works along with comprehensive essays by the exhibition's curator, Rob Linrothe and other leading experts. Although drawing primarily from Himalayan work in RMA's permanent collection the catalogue also includes some non-Asian art on loan from major museums and private collections. The "demonic divine" is a fundamental paradox not limited by time or geography.

ISBN 1932476156   DEWEY 704.948943095496 ISBN13 9781932476156 (What's this?)   DEWEY edition DC22 Publisher Serindia Publications, Inc   Pages 344 Imprint Serindia Publications, Inc   Published in Chicago Format Hardback   Height (mm) 294 Publication date 01 Oct 2004   Width (mm) 216 Writer of foreword Ricard, Matthieu   Academic level General Library of Congress N8193.H56

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