DAVID HUBER'S NEW BOOK
THE GOLDEN VALLEY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE OTHER CULTURAL CENTER OF TIBET
As you know your trusted Hollywood Spy is one of web's leading places for all things historical, so here's a chance for you to get to know the history of one of world's most mysterious places better: David Huber's and Dave Glantz's THE GOLDEN VALLEY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE OTHER CULTURAL CENTER OF TIBET will offer you a look not only into the history of Tibet and its Golden Valley, 
but also of its art through detailed text and colourful photographs.
but also of its art through detailed text and colourful photographs.
The recent discovery of a rich cultural treasure trove of ancient
Tibetan monastic art and furniture shines a light on an overlooked
cluster of monasteries located in an eastern region of Tibet known as The Golden Valley. Tracing the tumultuous history of the valley from the 7th century to the present day provides
the backdrop for the many influences on the evolution of its art,
whether from enlightened Buddhist teachers or invading armies. Richly
photographed, the book not only features the art itself – from exquisite
centuries-old wall hangings to ingeniously designed furniture, all
produced by dedicated monks – but also explains in unprecedented detail
the symbolism and philosophy incorporated into these pieces, their
stunning decorations serving a dual purpose as teaching devices.
Finally, the book introduces the reader to daily life of the monks and
nearby villagers. Taken together, the art showcased in this book is
meant to guide the reader into the culture, mind and faith of the
artists and their communities, and tell their previously untold story.
produced by dedicated monks – but also explains in unprecedented detail
the symbolism and philosophy incorporated into these pieces, their
stunning decorations serving a dual purpose as teaching devices.
Finally, the book introduces the reader to daily life of the monks and
nearby villagers. Taken together, the art showcased in this book is
meant to guide the reader into the culture, mind and faith of the
artists and their communities, and tell their previously untold story.
TIP FOR THE READERS given the authors' professional background we'd take the political aspect of the book with certain reservations.
TIP FOR THE AUTHORS better positioning of the photos, division of chapters into smaller subchapters and a wider choice of fonts in titles would make the book more attractive.
This sounds interesting and educational.
ReplyDeleteit does throw certain light on the part of the world we don't know much of.
DeleteI do love this kind of stuff!
ReplyDeleteglad to hear it, sister
DeleteSounds like an interesting book. I'd like to see more of the photos from the inside.
ReplyDeleteit is mostly just the photos of the furniture. I've seen they even selling the very exact replicas of it on a site a few days ago and now I don't know what to think because the same site sells this book too :) It is very expensive though, a few thousand bucks
DeleteToo rich for my blood!
Deletewasn't you of Swedish royal blood? :)
DeleteI would like this!!
ReplyDeleteyou can find it on Amazon
DeleteNow that's a movie that might interest the serious part of me.
ReplyDeleteDon't you dare say it.
I'm not even here...
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