Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Dover Publications. (shop talk).

Dover Publications. (shop talk). The 30-page publication, Tibetan Designs, from DOVER PUBLICATIONS,is inspired by authentic Tibetan masterpieces, and is rich in elaboratesymbolism, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas In Buddhist thought, a Bodhisattva (Ch.: 菩薩 p�� s��, Jp.: bosatsu) is a being who is dedicated to achieving complete Buddhahood. That is their reason for "being" or raison d'��tre. , lamas and deities recreated fromancient scroll paintings, which appear alongside the imagery ofmandalas. Colorists, designers, and anyone interested in religiousiconography iconography(ī'kŏnŏg`rəfē)[Gr.,=image-drawing] or iconology[Gr.,=image-study], in art history, the study and interpretation of figural representations, either individual or symbolic, religious or secular; will particularly value this unique compilation, especiallythose with an appreciation for the magnificent artistic traditions ofTibet. Also from Dover is Origami The code name for Microsoft's Ultra-Mobile PC. See Ultra-Mobile PC. from Around the World, witheasy-to-follow, step-by-step diagrams and captions for 104 unusualorigami projects. A list of symbols explains basic folding instructions.Visit online at www.doverpublications.com or circle No. 391 on the Arts& Activities Reader Service Card for more information.

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