Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa

Title: Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa

ISBN: 9787802284234

Edition:   English

Publishing Date: 2007-08

Author: Text & Photography by Sangyey Tashi

Publishing House: New World Press

Format: 16mo      Cover: P

Page: 165pp    Spec: 210*285mm

Introduction:

The Potala Palace is regarded as an outstanding- work of human imagination and creativity for its design, decoration and harmonious setting within a dramatic landscape, truly a potent and exceptional symbol of the integration of secular and religious authority into a single entity. The Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple in Lhasa form a dramatic double act of spiritual power, architectural splendor and faith enduring against all odds.

Content:

Introduction and Overview
　A. The Potala Palace
　B. The Jokhang Temple
　C. Norbulingka
Justification of the World Heritage Committee
　A. Description
　B. Evaluation
The Potala Palace
　A. History
　B. The White Palace and the Red Palace
　C. Holy Stupas of Dalai Lamas
　D. Chogyal Drubphuk and Phakpa Lhakhang
　E. Murals
　F. Architectural Styles
The Jokhang Temple
　A. History
　B. Architectural Layout
　C. Architectural Aesthetics
　D. Art of Decoration
　E. Murals and Sculptures
　F. Historical Relics
Norbulingka
　A. History
　B. Architectural Layout and Palaces
　C. Historical Relics
　D. Tibetan Opera
　E. Murals
　F. Garden Aesthetics
　G. Art of Decoration
　H. Masterpieces of Garden Design