How to make the universe right : the art of the shaman from Vietnam and southern China / Trian Nguyen ; [includes] the catalogue of an exhibition curated by Barry Kitnick, Dan Mills, and Trian Nguyen.
Publisher:
ArtDesign & Architecture Museum, University of California, Santa Barbara,
Published in conjunction with an exhibition held January 16-May 1, 2015 at the Bates College Museum of Art and the Art, Design & Architecture Museum, University of California, Santa Barbara. Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-207).
Contents:
The shaman priest and priestess : their heavenly mission and the ordination rituals -- Initiation into the spiritual path of the dao : the three basic painting scrolls of the Yao -- A full set of eighteen paintings : the pantheon of a fully ordained shaman priest in the Yao tradition -- The twelve guardian deities : healing the sick, warding off evil forces, and providing protection for the household and community -- The four heavenly messengers : the liaison officials of time and space -- Finding the way to heaven : the long painting scrolls -- Going through the dark courts : the ten kings of the underworld -- Wearing the universe : shaman robes, garments, and paraphernalia -- Ritual instruments : sealed approval of the heavenly work on earth -- Checklist.
Summary:
"Exhibition catalogue featuring the collection of Barry and Jill Kitnick of Vietnamese shamanic art and artifacts, with a monographic essay on the material by Asian art scholar Trian Nguyen"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.