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“This book reflects the illustrious Mandalas exhibit at the Met Museum. The memorable exhibit depicts how Buddhist art can reflects the circle of thought and occurrence in the world.”

 
Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet by Kirk A Behrendt                                        

 

Publisher Description:  A mandala is a diagram of the universe—a map of true   reality intended to provide a focus for Buddhist religious  practice and inspire the devout. This book highlights the   distinctive Tibetan approach to creating mandalas, exploring how the form crossed over from India into Tibet, and how continuous exchanges of art and ideas between the two cultures, led by monks and spiritual teachers, gave rise to a uniquely Tibetan style of Buddhist imagery. Featuring more than one hundred paintings, sculptures, and ritual objects, this superbly illustrated volume reflects the dazzling complexities of the Tibetan imagery that has provided a foundation for  mandalas through the centuries...

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A patron who does not know about the arts but is looking for new interests. These items are for public collections that call for you to introduce the arts to patrons and ignite their interests. They often know much more about popular culture than what’s happening in the arts.

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These items are for customers who have some knowledge of the arts and want to learn more. Oftentimes these patrons stream music from your music streaming service, take out music and art biographies and they may attend music and art programming at your library.

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