Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Lost Treasures of Tibet" watch online 3 hour-long program !!!

1
Sacred 500-year-old paintings are crumbling off the walls of a Buddhist monastery, and a Tibetan monk sets off on a pilgrimage to see them.
2 Journey to Lo Monthang
On his way to the monasteries of Lo Monthang, Lama Guru Gyaltsen encounters a hidden cave where deities are said to emanate from the walls.
running time 7:04
3 Restoring a Temple's Glory
British architect John Sanday and art conservator Rodolfo Lujan from Rome contemplate how to resurrect a temple and its murals.
running time 7:28
4 Traces of the Masters
An infrared camera detects the original drawings under the painted murals, revealing the intentions of the master artists.
running time 7:31
5 The King's Approval
The King of Mustang arrives to pass judgment on the work of the conservators.
running time 5:27
6 An Uncertain Future
Mustang's holy temples may still be in peril as the kingdom makes way for roads and automobiles.
running time 4:59
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Lost Treasures of Tibet: A crack restoration team tries to prevent medieval Buddhist murals from crumbling into dust.
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Tour Mustang
Tour Mustang Journey through this hidden Tibetan kingdom in northwest Nepal.

Creating a
Wall Painting
 
Creating a Wall Painting Conservation experts and local people revive Mustang's age-old artistic traditions.


Interactives

Before and After
Before and After Watch as centuries of grime are removed from nine stunning paintings in Lo Monthang's Thubchen monastery.

Deciphering
Buddha Imagery
 
Deciphering Buddha Imagery What you need to know to recognize an image of Buddha.


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