Asian art traditions: Orientations - September 2005
The world first learned of Tibet and the Dalai Lama through diplomats and adventurers who were privileged or brave enough to journey there. With the tumultuous events of the mid-20th century, this exotic view has been transformed. Although the Dalai Lama has become one of the potent symbols of our time, little is known about the institution that he represents and the
lineage he belongs to.
`The 14 Dalai Lamas: Tibetan Reincarnations of Bodhisattva' re-presents the first significant study of these topics. Urs Haller and curator Martin Brauen introduce this Zurich exhibition. Per Sorensen explains how the Dalai Lama's lineage was established and Kimiaki Tanaka discusses how it was represented in thangkas. Michael Henss traces the process in which photography transformed visual representations of the Dalai Lama from an icon to a `real' person.
Material amassed by early travellers to Tibet forms an important part of the Asian holdings at World Museum Liverpool. Emma Martin describes new displays which show such holdings to their best advantage. Eldon Worrall sheds light on the importance of the China Trade to Liverpool.
As the art market continues its bullish run, we report on auctions from Hong Kong, Paris, Stuttgart and London. With the start of autumn, we introduce a new season of gallery shows and fairs. In the commentary, Kimberley Te Winkle discusses some of the pressing issues that Chinese auction houses face.
About Orientations:
Orientations, the essential magazine for collectors and connoisseurs of Asian art. Informative, lavishly illustrated, superbly produced and printed on high-quality art paper, each issue is a collector's item in itself. In its pages, you will find:
* Well-written articles presenting new ideas and original research
* Special thematic issues focusing on a museum or one subject
* Interviews with and profiles of leading specialists and collectors
* Reviews of auctions fairs and dealers' exhibitions
* Commentaries on topical issues and controversies
Founded in 1970, Orientations initially catered to those interested in Asian culture and travel. A decade later, sensing growing interest in the arts of the region, its publishers were convinced of the need for greater coverage of the field. The aim was to bring together the often disparate communities of collectors, dealers and scholars, providing a more comprehensive picture of the Asian art world and a forum for mutual exchange.
To explore the latest trends in Asian art, visit: Asian art
lineage he belongs to.
`The 14 Dalai Lamas: Tibetan Reincarnations of Bodhisattva' re-presents the first significant study of these topics. Urs Haller and curator Martin Brauen introduce this Zurich exhibition. Per Sorensen explains how the Dalai Lama's lineage was established and Kimiaki Tanaka discusses how it was represented in thangkas. Michael Henss traces the process in which photography transformed visual representations of the Dalai Lama from an icon to a `real' person.
Material amassed by early travellers to Tibet forms an important part of the Asian holdings at World Museum Liverpool. Emma Martin describes new displays which show such holdings to their best advantage. Eldon Worrall sheds light on the importance of the China Trade to Liverpool.
As the art market continues its bullish run, we report on auctions from Hong Kong, Paris, Stuttgart and London. With the start of autumn, we introduce a new season of gallery shows and fairs. In the commentary, Kimberley Te Winkle discusses some of the pressing issues that Chinese auction houses face.
About Orientations:
Orientations, the essential magazine for collectors and connoisseurs of Asian art. Informative, lavishly illustrated, superbly produced and printed on high-quality art paper, each issue is a collector's item in itself. In its pages, you will find:
* Well-written articles presenting new ideas and original research
* Special thematic issues focusing on a museum or one subject
* Interviews with and profiles of leading specialists and collectors
* Reviews of auctions fairs and dealers' exhibitions
* Commentaries on topical issues and controversies
Founded in 1970, Orientations initially catered to those interested in Asian culture and travel. A decade later, sensing growing interest in the arts of the region, its publishers were convinced of the need for greater coverage of the field. The aim was to bring together the often disparate communities of collectors, dealers and scholars, providing a more comprehensive picture of the Asian art world and a forum for mutual exchange.
To explore the latest trends in Asian art, visit: Asian art
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