The Portals in Newar Architecture: Tiered Temples in Nepal, 13th to 19th Centuries
| Dimensions: | 24x39.4 cm (9.4 × 15.5 inches) |
| Gross Weight: | 0.05 kg (0.11 lbs) |
| Material: | Papper |
| Iconography / Artist: | Religious Books |
| Craft Origin: | Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique |
| Cataloged On: | Nov 22, 2017 |
Religious Books
Hinduism is the predominant religion in Nepal, and as such, many religious books are related to it. The most popular ones are the Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. These books contain information on Hindu deities, their stories, philosophies, and practices. The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text, is also widely read and revered in Nepal, and is considered the essence of Hindu philosophy.
Islamic books, such as the Quran and Hadith, are also prevalent in Nepal, particularly in the Muslim community. These books contain teachings, stories, and principles related to Islam.
In addition to these, Nepal is also home to a small Christian population, and there are several Christian religious books available in the country. These include the Bible, which is considered the holy book for Christians, and other religious texts and teachings.
Overall, religious books found in Nepal are an integral part of the country's diverse cultural and spiritual landscape. They offer insight into various religions, philosophies, and practices and provide guidance and inspiration to many Nepalese people.
Item Specific Details & Notes
Since at least the 5th century CE, the Newars have created a unique urban culture in the Valley of Kathmandu, A rich and readily distinguishable typology of architecture developed which reached its climax within the hundred years from 1650 to 1750. A rare topographical and political constellation ensured that the townscape was preserved until the early 20th century, although the Kingdoms of the Malla dynasty, centering on Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, were conquered and integrated into a lager Nepal in 1768. Two devastating earthquakes in 1934 and 2015 caused the loss of much of the historic architecture, but many buildings survive, waiting to be studied by the coming generation of historians of architecture.
Contents: Foreword, Introduction
Case Studies:
Indresvara Temple, Panauti
Unmatta Bhairava Temple, Panauti
Yaksesvara Temple, Bhaktapur
Car Narayana (Jagannatha) Temple, Kathmandu
Car Narayana Temple, Patan
Krsna Temple, Bhaktapur
Gokarnesvara Temple, Gokarna
Pasupatinatha, Deopatan
Cangu Narayana
Taleju Temple, Kathmandu
Kumbhesvara Temple, Patan
Tripuresvara Temple, Kathmandu
Bibliography
Niels Gutschow
Publisher:Himal Books
Publish Year:2016
Edition:First Edition
Cover:Hard Back
Subject:Nepal | Architecture / Interior / Furniture
Language:English
Remarks:B&W Illustrations and Bibliography.
Pages:245
Centuries-Old Lost-Wax Metal Casting
Each sculpture at Handmade Handicraft is crafted using the ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) technique, a craft perfected over a millennium by the Newar artisans of Patan. The process begins with sculpting beeswax and Himalayan tree resin by hand. A multi-layered clay mold is formed around the wax, which is melted away in the furnace, creating a void that is filled with molten red copper or bronze.
24K Mercury Gilding
Applied with pure gold leaf and fused using fire gilding for an ethereal sheen that endures for generations.
Cold-Gold Face Painting
The sacred facial features and serene gaze of deities are carefully rendered with powdered cold gold and natural pigments.
Hand-Chiseled Detailing
Intricate robes, mandalas, and jewels are carved by hand with miniature steel chisels and devotion.
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