Co-published with the Honolulu Academy of Arts, this beautifully illustrated catalog was published to accompany an exhibition held there in 2008. Focusing on both sacred dance and sacred art objects, the volume contains lengthy essays on both, as well as discussion of the history of Bhutan, its religion and important religious figures, sacred architecture, and religious context of the art, including the symbolism of dance in depictions of the gods. Several appendices contain primary sources. A companion DVD presents a documentary of ritual monastic dances called Cham. Catalog entries are included for 100 objects, with color plates of each. Oversized: 9.25x12". Co-published by the Honolulu Academy of Arts and Serindia Publications. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less