Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Contemporary Art
First Advisor
Betsy Thomas
Second Advisor
Leo Krakowsky
Abstract
Himalayan Buddhist murals are decorative elements and represent profound artistic expressions laden with relevant cultural and religious values. Disseminated through monasteries and temples of the Himalayan regions, such as Tibet, Bhutan, and Nepal, these murals represent a unique blend of religious art and cultural identity. According to Jackson, mural art was a longterm tradition in these areas, starting from the eleventh Century and being influenced by different schools of Buddhism throughout history. Jing further posits that the tradition of art reflects an active interaction between religious concepts and local art styles, influenced by socio-political transformations and cultural contacts between the Himalayan populace and occupants of neighboring regions. Therefore, an exploration of Himalayan mural is integral in deciphering the sociocultural dynamics of the Himalayan belt.
Recommended Citation
Zhang, Jiazhen, "Himalayan Murals, Himalayan Buddhist Murals: Styles, Symbolic Themes and Historical Evolution" (2024). MA Theses. 200.
https://digitalcommons.sia.edu/stu_theses/200
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