The Arts of India, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas at the Dallas Museum of Art

The Arts of India, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas at the Dallas Museum of Art is a digital catalogue of the museum’s South Asian collection. This PDF edition offers immediate access to a major reference work on Asian art. Download the file instantly after purchase and begin exploring the collection.

Compiled and introduced by Anne R. Bromberg, the book presents contributions from leading scholars and documents works in the Dallas Museum of Art. It was the museum’s first publication devoted solely to its South Asian collection.

Book Overview

This catalogue spans the arts of India, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas, from early Indian sculpture and temple art to Mughal painting, Tibetan thangkas, Khmer sculpture, and the arts of Thailand and Indonesia. It includes maps, timelines, and detailed entries for selected objects.

Anne R. Bromberg served as author and editor. Frederick M. Asher, Catherine B. Asher, Robert Warren Clark, and Nancy Tingley contributed entries based on their areas of expertise.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Chapters on the arts of India to 1500, the Mughal period, the Himalayas, and Southeast Asia
• Maps and timelines for major historical periods and regions
• Entries on Gandharan art, Indian temple sculpture, Pala Dynasty reliefs, and the cults of Shiva, Vishnu, and Lakshmi
• Coverage of Tibetan sculpture and thangka painting, plus Nepalese and Himalayan ritual objects
• Khmer sculpture, Thai art, and Indonesian art from the DMA collection
• Documentation of intended bequests from the private collection of David T. Owsley
• A bibliography and index for further study

Why This Book Matters

The Arts of India, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas is the first Dallas Museum of Art publication devoted entirely to its South Asian collection. It is the second in a series of catalogues documenting the museum’s encyclopedic holdings.

The book brings together scholarship on a wide range of artistic traditions and serves as a lasting record of an important museum collection.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be read on devices and apps that support PDF viewing, including Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the book? Instant download access is provided after payment is confirmed.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This listing is for a digital PDF file only.

Can I read it on my tablet or phone? Yes, the PDF is compatible with most standard PDF readers and reading apps.

Begin exploring the arts of India, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas today with this digital catalogue from the Dallas Museum of Art.