Portraits of the Masters: Bronze Sculptures of the Tibetan Buddhist Lineages

A catalog of 108 portrait bronzes of great masters of the Tibetan Buddhist traditions, Portraits of the Masters presents an innovative history of these teaching lineages based on and illustrated by the collection. Ranging in date from the 12th to 18th century, the sculptures span the most productive period in the history of Tibetan Buddhist art, providing unparalleled illustration of Tibetan portraiture’s long and varied history. Prefaced with a groundbreaking and comprehensive history of Tibetan portraiture.