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9780789207050

Sacred Places of Asia

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  • ISBN13:

    9780789207050

  • ISBN10:

    0789207052

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2001-03-01
  • Publisher: Abbeville Pr
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Summary

With devotion and artistry, photographer Jon Ortner has captured the essence of the sacred lands and ancient traditions of the world's most mysterious region. Retracing the perilous journeys of holy men and shamans, he has traveled thousands of miles, over more than two decades, to portray spectacular landscapes, architectural marvels, and mystical peoples.

His inspiring images -- more than 300 in full color -- vividly bring to life Asia's revered topography, from the soaring Himalayas to the sacred valleys below, an area that is understandably filled with creation myths and legends. Here are India's Ganges River, revered as the holiest place on earth for Hindus, and rare views of Anghor Wat in the Cambodian jungle, a focus of Buddhist pilgrimages and the largest religious building in the world. His portraits of people are equally compelling, ranging from simply clad ascetics engaged in ancient rites of devotion to gorgeously costumed dancers performing at the same sites as their ancestors.

The compelling narratives that accompany these haunting photographs

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