Himalayan Art Up Close: Saddle, Tibetan or Mongolian

Описание: Rubin Museum Senior Curator Dr. Karl Debreczeny and Smarthistory’s Dr. Steven Zucker examine a richly decorated example of a saddle—luxury objects that were important public displays of wealth and status throughout the Himalayas.

The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art has teamed up with Smarthistory to bring youan ‘up-close’ look at select objects from the Rubin’s preeminent collection of Himalayan art. Featuring conversations with senior curators and close-looking at art, this video series is an accessible introduction to the art and material culture of the Tibetan, Himalayan, and Inner Asian regions. Learn about the living traditions and art-making practices of the Himalayas from the past to today.

Learn more:

Read about the fascinating history of a 20th-century Tibetan saddle: https://rubinmuseum.org/projecthimala...

Read an essay written about this ornate 18th–19th century saddle from Tibet or Mongolia: https://rubinmuseum.org/a-status-symb...

View the artwork in the Rubin’s collection: https://rubinmuseum.org/collection/C2...

Explore artist Losel Yauch’s saddle-inspired work featured in the Rubin’s Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now exhibition: https://rubinmuseum.org/himalayan-art...

Discover the weaving-traditions of Tibet: https://rubinmuseum.org/projecthimala...

About the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
The Rubin is a global museum dedicated to presenting Himalayan art and its insights through exhibitions, participatory experiences, a dynamic digital platform, and partnerships. Inspired and informed by Himalayan art, the Rubin invites people to contemplate the human experience and deepen connections with the world around them in order to expand awareness, enhance well-being, and cultivate compassion.

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Images: Saddle, 18th–19th century (Tibet, Mongolia or China), wood, iron with gilding/silver plating, cloth, silk, leather, pigment (Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of the Family of Leon J. Weil; C2013.13)