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The encyclopedia of Tibetan symbols and motifs / text and illustrations by Robert Beer

by Beér, Robert.

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Shambala, distributed in the United States by Random House, ; 1999.

704.948943 B482e

Art, Tibetan -- Themes, motives.

Symbolism in art -- China -- Tibet.

Buddhism in art.

9781570624162 (hc.)

Alternate title:

Tibetan symbols and motifs

xviii, 368, [5] p. : ill. ; 31 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. [5])

Landscape elements -- Flowers and trees -- Animals -- Narrative subjects -- Cosmology -- Mudras -- The chakravartin and his seven precious possessions -- Auspicious symbols -- Various peaceful offerings, jewels, and ritual implements -- The wheel of sharp weapons

An exhaustive reference to the seemingly infinite variety of symbols found throughout Tibetan art in line drawings, paintings, and ritual objects. Hundreds of the author's line drawings depict all the major Tibetan symbols and motifs - landscapes, deities, animals, plants, gurus, mudras (ritual hand gestures), dragons, and other mythic creatures - ranging from complex mythological scenes to small, simple ornaments. Robert Beer first began to study and practice Tibetan art and thangka painting in India in 1970. He is the author and illustrator of The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols. He lives in Oxford, England.

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