Kalakar Arniko THE WELL-KNOWN NEPALESE ARCHITECT ARNIKO

Description:

Research work on Nepalese architect Arniko who went to China more than 700 years ago and served the court of Emperor Kublai Khan. No historical record in Nepal. Chinese records describe him as an accomplished architect, painter, sculptor and mechanical engineer. He had built many masterpieces in China including the White Dagoba in Beijing which took 8 years (1271-1279) to complete. It was designated as a historical treasure after People's Republic of China was established in 1949. This book is in Nepali language.139 pages for text. 80 pages for illustrations in Chinese and English languages as well as photographs.

subjects: White Dagoba,  Beijing,  Tibet,  Nepal,  Swayembhu,  Boudhanath,  Karunamaye

People: Chinese,  Tibetans,  Nepalese

Places: Beizing,  Wutai san,  Lhasa

Times: Mostly around 1271-1279.