Description: In Tibetan Manuscripts and Early Printed Books, Volume I, Matthew T. Kapstein and an international team of specialists provide a comprehensive introduction to the material and aesthetic features of the wide range of Tibetan books, described in detail and illustrated with copious full-color photographs. With a documented history of over thirteen centuries, Tibetan books have long served as a medium of culture and learning throughout Central and East Asia. Major collections of Tibetan manuscripts and printed books-for Tibetan works were put into print even before the age of Gutenberg-are found in libraries and museums far from the traditional centers of Tibetan learning. Yet the history, production, and design of these works remain poorly understood. Topics covered in volume I include the manufacture of paper and ink, format and layout, scripts and scribal conventions, illumination and decoration, woodblock printing, book storage, preservation, and the use of contemporary digital technologies for the documentation of traditional works. Volume I of Tibetan Manuscripts and Early Printed Books is an essential resource for all students of Tibetan civilization, as well as for scholars, collectors, and others interested in the diverse book cultures of Asia.
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EAN: 9781501716218
UPC: 9781501716218
ISBN: 9781501716218
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Book Title: Tibetan Manuscripts and Early Printed Books, Volum
Number of Pages: 368 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Tibetan Manuscripts and Early Printed Books, Volume I : Elements
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Subject: Buddhism / Tibetan, Communication Studies, History / Ancient & Classical
Item Height: 0.9 in
Publication Year: 2024
Item Weight: 64.1 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Art, Religion, Language Arts & Disciplines
Author: Matthew T. Kapstein
Item Length: 12 in
Item Width: 8.9 in
Format: Trade Paperback
