Art religieux du Bhoutan (Religious Arts of Bhutan) - Clay Sculpture

A segment on clay sculpture from Art religieux du Bhoutan (Religious Arts of Bhutan), the film by Marie-Noëlle Frei-Pont. Filmed on an 8mm film, 1974 to 1982. With kind permission of Marie-Noëlle Frei-Pont & Society Switzerland-Bhutan. This video is featured on Project Himalayan Art—a digital platform to discover the world of Himalayan art, with 108 object-focused essays, multimedia resources, an interactive map, and more. Discover the world of Himalayan Art: https://projecthimalayanart.rubinmuse... Learn more about this topic: Theme: Art Making https://projecthimalayanart.rubinmuse... Essay: Maitreya Statue at Jampa Lhakhang https://projecthimalayanart.rubinmuse... Exhibition: Creating in Clay https://projecthimalayanart.rubinmuse... About the Rubin Museum of Art: The Rubin Museum of Art in Chelsea, New York City, explores and celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of Himalayan art, cultures, and ideas across history and into the present. With its globally renowned collection, largely centered around art from the Tibetan Plateau, the Rubin fosters understanding and appreciation of this region by relating its art and ideas to our shared human experience today. Inspired by the philosophical traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, and indigenous religions, and aligned with ongoing research into learning, behavior, and the brain, the Rubin offers innovative exhibitions and programs that examine provocative ideas across the arts and explore the mind. Through its exhibitions, programs, and digital offerings, the Rubin Museum examines big questions about what it means to be human today, and serves as a space for reflection and personal transformation. Stay in touch: Rubinmuseum.org Instagram:   / rubinmuseum   Facebook:   / rubinmuseum   Subscribe to our e-newsletter for our latest videos and invitations to live events: https://rubinmuseum.org/site/e-news Commit to Himalayan art and insights. Support the Rubin by becoming a member today: https://rubinmuseum.org/support/membe...