The Dancing Demons of Mongolia - Jan Fontein & John Vrieze (1999) hardcover ISBN 9789066115828

Description

Impressive catalogue on the “Dancing Demons of Mongolia”, full of monumental Mongolian Buddhist art and magnificent ritual masks.

This lavishly illustrated exhibition catalogue “The Dancing Demons of Mongolia” by Jan Fontein and John Vrieze takes readers into the world of Mongolian Buddhist rituals, sacred dances and terrifyingly beautiful demon masks. For collectors of Mongolian Buddhist art and lovers of Buddhist art Mongolia is an indispensable reference, with large colour plates of masks, statues, costumes and ritual objects.

Background & content
Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam (1999), the catalogue examines the role of demons and patron gods within Mongolian Lamaism. Texts by Jan Fontein and other specialists explore iconography, rituals and historical context, while photographs make the spectacular dance masks, musicians and processions almost tangible. The combination of scholarly texts and accessible explanations makes this book ideal for both novice and advanced collectors.

Dimensions & condition
Large hardcover with sturdy cardboard binding, approx. 32 cm tall, 120 pages, profusely illustrated in colour and black and white. Copy in very good condition with only light signs of use to cover and corners, interior fresh and clean with no notes. ISBN 9789066115828.