Cosmic Vishnu (Vishvarupa)
- Location
- Nepal
- Date
- 17th–18th century
- Material
- Clay
- Catalog Number
- C2003.12.3 (HAR 65214)
- Collection
- Rubin Museum of Art
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Creating in Clay
Mongolia, 19th century, Copper alloy
Himalayan region, 19th century, Copper alloy
Himalayan region, 19th century, Copper alloy
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Materials and Technologies
Carving in Stone and Wood
Carving in Stone and Wood
Stone and wood are used by artisans to create three-dimensional images in Himalayan cultural regions.
Woodblock Printing
Woodblock Printing
The invention of printing can be directly connected to Buddhism and the need to reproduce religious texts and simple pictures of the Buddha.
Using Paper
Using Paper
Paper was used widely as a media for copying Buddhist texts and image making.
Painting on Cloth
Painting on Cloth
Painting is the primary two-dimensional form for image making, but different media, such as woodblock prints and woven textiles, are also used to create similar compositions.
Casting and Shaping Metal
Casting and Shaping Metal
Metal has become the predominate medium for producing religious sculpture in the Himalayas, primarily by way of hollow or lost wax casting and embossing.
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Art Making
Art making in Himalayan and Tibetan regions is largely religious in nature and takes a wide range of forms—from painting to lost-wax metal casting.
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Religions
In Himalayan regions and culturally connected regions of Inner Asia the main religious traditions are Buddhism, Hinduism, and Bon.
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