{"title":"Gerald Kozicz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerald Kozicz\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a profound exploration of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, blending insightful narrative with rich visual storytelling. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eTabo\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intersections of history, tradition, and artistic expression, inviting reflection on cultural identity and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect thought-provoking books that challenge perceptions and celebrate creativity across diverse cultural landscapes. Kozicz's writing is both evocative and enlightening, appealing to those who appreciate a deeper understanding of the arts in a global context.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tabo-by-peter-van-ham-9783777443577","title":"Tabo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver one thousand years old, the Buddhist monastery complex of \u003cem\u003eTabo\u003c\/em\u003e with its exquisitely preserved works of art ranks among the most fascinating cultural and historical treasures of mankind.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe new edition of this richly illustrated volume shows the beauty of these legendary sanctuaries for the first time in the highest digital resolution and describes in detail the entire gamut of Western Tibetan artistic styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe monastery of \u003cem\u003eTabo\u003c\/em\u003e, located in the northern Indian Himalayan region and founded in 996 AD, is the oldest temple complex in the Tibetan cultural area that has been preserved in its original state. \u003cem\u003eTabo\u003c\/em\u003e's main temple, the \"Temple of the Enlightened Gods\", is a unique work of art: 1000-year-old sculptures and paintings, created in an incomparably fine style by Indian and Western Tibetan artists, together form a walk-in, horizontal mandala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly with special permission was Peter van Ham able to spend decades photographing the temple halls, which are otherwise off-limits to cameras — most recently in the world's highest digital resolution. In the book, he also provides detailed background information and the latest research findings on the spectacular yet endangered sanctuary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598790901996,"sku":"9783777443577","price":142.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2c8535a7087db2e0c85551d1ac46e3f7.jpg?v=1778025375"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gerald-kozicz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}