Visible heritage: essays on the art and architecture of Greater Ladakh, ed. by Rob Linrothe and Heinrich Poll
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Book Details
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Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers
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Language: English
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Edition: New Delhi
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Year: 2018
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ISBN-13: 9788192450278
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ISBN-10: 8192450279
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Subject(s): Fine Arts, Buddhism
About the Book
This volume presents the proceedings of the 16th Conference of the International Association for Ladakh Studies, held in Heidelberg from 17–20 April 2013. It offers a comprehensive examination of Ladakh’s art, architecture, and Buddhist cultural heritage through a series of scholarly papers contributed by leading researchers.
Key topics include:
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History and analysis of early monuments such as Alchi Tsatsapuri.
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Documentation of demolished heritage sites like the Red Temple of Hunder.
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Studies of fortifications, castles, and defensive architecture in Ladakh and Purig.
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Architectural histories of notable buildings such as the Munshi House in Leh.
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Analysis of stupas, Buddhist manuscripts, and visual representations of Ladakh in historical collections.
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Investigations into Ladakhi wood art and symbolic motifs, including trees-of-life and aquatic creatures.
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Studies of Buddhist iconography, including representations of Buddha Śākyamuni in the Byams pa lha khang of Basgo.
This collection is a vital resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Fine Arts, Buddhist studies, and Himalayan cultural heritage, offering both historical documentation and critical analysis of Ladakh’s unique artistic and architectural traditions.
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Published by ADITYA PRAKASHAN (2018), this volume from the 16th International Association for Ladakh Studies conference explores Ladakh’s Buddhist art, architecture, and heritage. ISBN 9788192450278.
