Submissions
Journal Sections and Focus Areas
The journal includes six major sections and invites contributions from researchers and practitioners in diverse disciplines and formats:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Articles | Peer-reviewed academic papers focusing on topics related to art, religion, and cultural history. |
| Field Notes | On-the-ground writings including field observations, travelogues, retreat journals, ritual descriptions, and art market reports. |
| Voices | First-person narratives and interviews with tulkus, monastics, artists, collectors, and others. |
| Portfolios | Image-and-text presentations of thangkas, murals, artifacts, architecture, photography, etc. |
| Texts and Translations | English translations of historical documents, ritual texts, prayers, and art-related manuscripts in multiple languages. |
| Reviews | Critical reviews of new books, exhibitions, films, collections, and public projects. |
Special Focus Topics Include:
- Religious art, philosophy, and anthropology
- The art market and collecting cultures
- Art criticism and connoisseurship
- Himalayan art and visual storytelling
- Himalayan history and material culture
- Art education and religious training systems
- Online dissemination of Himalayan art in the digital age
- Digital technology in heritage preservation