Pilgrimage Map of Mt. Wutai

Pilgrimage Map of Mt. Wutai, dated 1846 (Cifu Temple [慈福寺], Wutaishan, China), painted xylograph (Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, C2004.29.1)

A conversation with Dr. Karl Debreczeny, Senior Curator, Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, and Dr. Beth Harris, Smarthistory

Rubin Senior Curator Dr. Karl Debreczeny and Dr. Beth Harris of Smarthistory chart a 19th-century pilgrimage map of Mt. Wutai—a sacred mountain located in Shanxi Province, China, which is believed to be the earthly abode of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom Manjushri.

The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art has teamed up with Smarthistory to bring you an ‘up-close’ look at select objects from the Rubin’s preeminent collection of Himalayan art. Featuring conversations with senior curators and close-looking at art, this video series is an accessible introduction to the art and material culture of the Tibetan, Himalayan, and Inner Asian regions. Learn about the living traditions and art-making practices of the Himalayas from the past to today.