The Proceedings of the Seminars of the International Association for Tibetan Studies (IATS) have developed into the most representative world-wide cross-section of Tibetan Studies. They are an indispensable reference-work for anyone interested in Tibet and capture the cutting edge of Tibet related research. This volume is the last of three volumes general proceedings of the Ninth Seminar of the IATS. It is a richly illustrated book, containing a careful selection of scholarly and academic articles that open sur-prising perspectives on Bhutan and discuss Tibetan artwork. The complete series covers ten volumes. The other serven volumes and the outcome of expert panels. Of special interest to readers of this book is the edited voloume by Deborah Klimburg-Salter & Eva Allinger (art history).