The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs - Robert Beer

For artists, designers, and all with an interest in Buddhist and Tibetan art, this is the first 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 designs. Companion Book to the Exhibition Spirits: Tsherin Sherpa with Robert Beer --- Author: Robert Beer Hardcover: 392 pages Language: English 8.6 x 1 x 12 inches --- Robert Beer first began to study and practice Tibetan art and thangka painting in India in 1970, and was one of the first westerners to become actively involved in this field. He is the author and illustrator of The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs and The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols. His drawings have appeared i