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      Glossary Resources

* Himalayan Art Resources Main Glossary
A general glossary of common Himalayan art terms both technical and general.

** Animal Relationships Guide/Glossary (HAR)
A simple glossary intended to relate the different types of animals to the important deities and symbol sets of Himalayan Art.

** Bon Religion & Culture Technical Glossary (HAR)
A glossary sensitive to the subtleties of the Bon religion and unique terminolgy.

** Buddha Names Glossary (HAR)
A list and description of the principal Buddhas that are depicted in Himalayan art.

** Caution Words & Sensitive Subjects (HAR)
Caution words and Sensitive Subjects in the Study of Himalayan Art.

** Function & Relationships Guide/Glossary (HAR)
Linking up the functions, activities and concepts to the principal deities, god and figures in Himalayan art.

** Mahasiddha Technical Glossary (HAR)
Specifically listing the specialized words and topics relating to the study of mahasiddhas in art.

Asian Art: Indian Art

Asian Art: Minneapolis Institute of Art

Asian Art: Pacific Asia Museum

Asian Art: Southeast Asian Art

Encyclopedia for Epics of Ancient India
An excellent resource for information on names and stories in the Indian classics.

General: Ackland Art Museum

General: The Art History Archive

General: Art Institute of Chicago

General: Art Terminology Glossary

General: Bakersfield HS Graphics Arts Department

General: Cleveland Museum of Art

General: Fine Art Registry

General: Fogg Art Museum, A Drawing Glossary

General: India Times Glossary

General: Saskatchewan Edu., Arts Edu. Glossary

General: Tate Gallery

General: UBC Okanagan

Rock Art Glossary
Pictographs and petroglyphs, a useful resource in studying Western Himalayan and Central Asian rock art.