Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet

$35.00 at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Exploring the significance of Tibetan mandalas from their ancient origins to the present day, this gorgeously illustrated volume provides a contemporary perspective on a centuries-old Buddhist model of the universe.  A New York Times “Best Art Book of 2024” A mandala is a diagram of the universe—a map of true reality intended to provide a focus for Buddhist religious practice and inspire the devout. This book highlights the distinctive Tibetan approach to creating mandalas, exploring how the form crossed over…