Publication: Himalayan Buddhist Art 101: Tricycle Magazine Blog Posts (Subject List)
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"Buddhist practice and Buddhist art have been inseparable in the Himalayas ever since Buddhism arrived to the region in the eighth century. But for the casual observer it can be difficult to make sense of the complex iconography. Not to worry? Himalayan art scholar Jeff Watt is here to help. In this "Himalayan Buddhist Art 101" series, Jeff is making sense of this rich artistic tradition by presenting a weekly image from the Himalayan Art Resources archives and explaining its role in the Buddhist tradition." (Tricycle Blog, Tricycle Magazine. April 5th, 2012).
Types of Art:
Black Ground Paintings, 07 Feb 2013Charts, 27 Sep 2012Life Story Paintings & Literary Genre, 23 Aug 2012Mandalas, 26 Apr 2012Mandalas Part II, 03 May 2012Cityscapes, 04 Oct 2012Portraits, 13 Dec 2012Prayer Flags, Part 1, 11 April 2013Prayer Flags, Part 2, 18 April 2013Refuge Field Paintings, 25 Jul 2012Repeated Secondary Figures, 13 Sep 2012Wheel of Life, 06 Sep 2012
Art Topics & General Subjects:
Color, Activity & Iconography, 20 Sep 2012Fakes, Part 1 - An Introduction, 6 June 2013The Four Ground Colors, 18 Jul 2012Iconometry, Proportions & Guidlines, 25 April 2013New Discoveries, 07 March 2013Noting Differences in Peaceful Appearance, 08 Nov 2012Reading a Painting, Part One, 02 Aug 2012Sacred Geometry, Part 1, 02, May 2013Sacred Geometry, Part 2, 09, May 2013Three Stories in One, 20 Dec 2012 Traditional History vs. Art History, 28, March 2013Why Paintings Are Made, Part I, 21 Feb 2013Why Paintings Are Made, Part 2, 28 Feb 2013Why Paintings Are Made, Part 3, 14, March 2013Why Paintings Are Made, Part 4, 21, March 2013
The Buddha & Life Stories:
The Buddha, 12 Apr 2012Stories of the Buddha, Part 1, 03 Jan 2013Stories of the Buddha Part 2, Life Story Quick Guide, 10 Jan 2013Stories of the Buddha Part 3, Jataka Tales Quick Guide, 17 Jan 2013Stories of the Buddha Part 4, Avadana Stories Quick Guide, 24 Jan 2013The Thirty-five Confession Buddhas, 06 Dec 2012Amitabha Buddha, 02 Nov 2012
Iconography & Deities:
Avalokiteshvara, 18 Oct 2012Bodhisattvas, 19 Apr 2012Dorje Shugden, Controversial Art, Part 1, 23 May 2013Gods and Deities in Tantric Buddhism, 09 May 2012Who Created the Hindu Gods? 14 Feb 2013Meditational Deities, 17 May 2012Protector Deities - Mahakala & Shri Devi, 07 Jun 2012Protector Deities of Tibetan Origin, 14 Jun 2012Meditational Deities, 21 Jun 2012Meditational Deities of Tibet, 28 Jun 2012Wealth Deities, 05 Jul 2012Power Deities, 12 Jul 2012Mahasiddha Appearance, 31 Jan 2013Padmasambhava & the Copper-Colored Mountain, 15 Nov 2012King Gesar of Ling, 29 Nov 2012Who is Tara? 11 Oct 2012Vajradaka's Purification by Fire, 4 April 2013Wisdom Deities, 24 May 2012
Religion, Practice & Sacred Objects:
Calm Abiding, 05 Apr 2012Hats in Religious Paintings, 30 Aug 2012Purba, 25 Oct 2012Svastika - Controversial Art, Part 2, 31 May 2013Teaching Lineages Depicted in Paintings, 09 Aug 2012The Vajra Scepter, Part 1, 16 May 2013Yoga, 16 Aug 2012