Woodcarving In The Himalayan Region

The exquisite woodcarvings in the temples and secular buildings in the Himalayan interiors, lately painted with synthetic paints, are now in dismla state of conservation. Our forefathers had better sense of conserving those edifices. They had been applying chulli oil, deodar oil or linseed oil to the fargile and exposed carving, and that way, the exquisite woodcarvings lasted for centuries. If we have to protect the precious legacy of art, we have to look back for our traditional wisdom.
About Author :
Dr. O.C. Handa, born 2nd Oct. 1936 at Madi, is a well-known connoisseur of art and culture. He is an outstanding scholar in history and archaeology, especially of the Himalayan region, having been in the field now for almost half a century. In his exploratory pursuits, he has been undertaking several expeditions, many of them solo ones, to the far-flung nooks and corners of the Himalayan interiors. This underscores his zeal to explore the antique but extant material evidences of history, art and culture of the Himalayan region, and his commitment to acquire first-hand and authentic knowledge of various aspects of the creative enterprise of the people of this region.
Contents :
Preface Acknowledgements List of Illustrations The Divine Wood Geophysical Setup of the Himalaya The Woodcarvers Religious Woodcarving Secular Woodcarving Stylistic Influences and Devices Traditional Woodcarving Later Woodcarving Bibliography Index