Glossary Resources
* Himalayan Art Resources Main Glossary
A general glossary of common Himalayan art terms both technical and general.
** Animal Relationships Guide/Glossary (HAR)
A simple glossary intended to relate the different types of animals to the important deities and symbol sets of Himalayan Art.
** Bon Religion & Culture Technical Glossary (HAR)
A glossary sensitive to the subtleties of the Bon religion and unique terminolgy.
** Buddha Names Glossary (HAR)
A list and description of the principal Buddhas that are depicted in Himalayan art.
** Caution Words & Sensitive Subjects (HAR)
Caution words and Sensitive Subjects in the Study of Himalayan Art.
** Function & Relationships Guide/Glossary (HAR)
Linking up the functions, activities and concepts to the principal deities, god and figures in Himalayan art.
** Mahasiddha Technical Glossary (HAR)
Specifically listing the specialized words and topics relating to the study of mahasiddhas in art.
Asian Art: Indian Art
Asian Art: Minneapolis Institute of Art
Asian Art: Pacific Asia Museum
Asian Art: Southeast Asian Art
Encyclopedia for Epics of Ancient India
An excellent resource for information on names and stories in the Indian classics.
General: Ackland Art Museum
General: The Art History Archive
General: Art Institute of Chicago
General: Art Terminology Glossary
General: Bakersfield HS Graphics Arts Department
General: Cleveland Museum of Art
General: Fine Art Registry
General: Fogg Art Museum, A Drawing Glossary
General: India Times Glossary
General: Saskatchewan Edu., Arts Edu. Glossary
General: Tate Gallery
General: UBC Okanagan
Rock Art Glossary
Pictographs and petroglyphs, a useful resource in studying Western Himalayan and Central Asian rock art.
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