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The Museum on the Roof of the World

- Art, Politics, and the Representation of Tibet

About The Museum on the Roof of the World

Begins with the British public's first encounter with Tibetan culture in 1854. This book examines the role of imperial collectors and photographers in representations of the region and visits competing museums of Tibet in India and Lhasa.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780226213170
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 328
  • Published:
  • November 13, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 177x253x21 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 648 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: July 22, 2024

Description of The Museum on the Roof of the World

Begins with the British public's first encounter with Tibetan culture in 1854. This book examines the role of imperial collectors and photographers in representations of the region and visits competing museums of Tibet in India and Lhasa.

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