{"title":"Etienne Bock","description":"\u003cp\u003eEtienne Bock offers insightful explorations into the rich tapestry of arts and culture, with a particular focus on the spiritual and symbolic dimensions of artistic expression. His works invite readers to delve into the intricate beauty and profound meanings behind cultural artefacts from diverse traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful journey through the intersections of history, art, and spirituality, exemplified by titles such as \u003cem\u003eBuddhist Art of Tibet\u003c\/em\u003e, which illuminate the enduring significance of artistic heritage in shaping cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buddhist-art-of-tibet-by-etienne-bock-9782080280947","title":"Buddhist Art of Tibet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFascinated by Buddhist art and Asian spirituality, Alain Bordier has spent more than forty years building a unique collection of religious objects from the Himalayas (Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan). On display today at the Tibet Museum in the heart of the medieval city of Gruyères, Switzerland, some six hundred works offer visitors the rare opportunity to discover an endangered world heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the artistic aspect, \u003cem\u003eBuddhist Art of Tibet\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates the symbolism and spirituality that emerge from each object, and offers an interpretation of the themes from a Buddhist viewpoint. The highlight of the book is the presentation of an unpublished manuscript retracing the life of Milarepa, the great eleventh-century Tibetan yogi, whose analysis provides an excellent introduction to the great Buddhist principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume presents a general historic and artistic framework of Tibetan art through narratives, anecdotes, and commentary from Alain Bordier on the different subjects and the collection itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423899631852,"sku":"9782080280947","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9782080280947.jpg?v=1774769698"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/etienne-bock.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}