Carvings of the Kathmandu Valley

This authoritative volume offers a meticulously documented survey of the intricate wooden carvings adorning the struts of Newar temples throughout the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Authors Wolfgang Korn and Sukra Sagar Shrestha provide a comprehensive visual and analytical study of these significant artistic and religious expressions, detailing their iconography, architectural placement, and cultural context. The book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the rich sculptural heritage and religious symbolism embedded within traditional Newar architecture.Why You Should Read? It presents an exhaustive photographic record and detailed drawings of hundreds of unique wooden carvings, many of which are rarely seen or documented elsewhere. It offers in-depth iconographic analysis, identifying deities, mythical figures, and narrative scenes, providing crucial insights into Newar religious practices and artistic traditions. Authored by renowned experts, this book is a foundational reference for scholars, art historians, architects, and anyone interested in Nepalese art, culture, and Hinduism/Buddhism. It illuminates the profound cultural significance and artistic mastery behind these architectural elements, which are central to the identity of the Kathmandu Valley's heritage sites.