The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: October 12, 1999
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9781570624162
Subjects: Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication; Symbolism in art; Criticism; Ancient Oriental Art; Religion And Art; Tibet; Art; Art & Art Instruction; Tibetan; ASIA; Eastern - General; Buddhism - General; Religion / Buddhism; Themes, motives; General; History - General; Art, Tibetan; China
First sentence: The drawings on Plates 1 to 24 illustrate examples of the five great elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space, as they are represented in the landscape of Tibetan art.