literatures, religions, and arts of the himalayan region

Amanda Hultin

Randolph School, Huntsville, AL

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Buddhism in the Himalayas

Day 1: Buddhist History

Day 2: Life of the Buddha

Day 3: Intro to Art

Day 4: Museum Visit

Day 5: Literature and Film

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Buddhist Art: Museum Visit

Chakrasambhava

During the day we will drive to Birmingham to view and discuss the Asian art collection at the Birmingham Museum of Art.

Reading Assignment: View the Rubin Museum "Explore Art" online exhibit, or the Los Angeles County Museum of Art online exhibit "Yama and Yami".

Journal Assignment: What is your impression of the Buddhist art collection at the Birmingham Museum of Art? Do you feel that Buddhist art is well represented within the museum? Why, or why not?


This site was created by Amanda Hultin at the NEH Summer Institute "Literatures, Religions, and Arts of the Himalayan Region,"
held at the College of the Holy Cross, Summer 2008.