The gilded Buddha - The traditional art of the Newar metal casters in Nepal

• Main Author: Alex R. Furger (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: LIBRUM Publishers & Editors LLC 2017
• Subjects: statues; gilded; metal; Newar; iconography; wax; religion; Buddha; archaeology; fire-gilders; metal casters; Nepal; artisans; mould
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This book celebrates in words and images the traditional metal crafts practised for over a thousand years by the creators of religious Buddhist statues in Nepal. The skills of these artisans are nurtured with deep respect for tradition, regarding religion, iconography and technology. Wax modellers,...