The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and PoetryThe first book in English to provide a full and clear introduction to the imagery and verse related to one of the most significant of Indian gods. Archer's history of the depiction of Krishna's life and deeds traces the god's many aspects, from warrior to cowherd to prince. 39 plates of illustrations follow. |
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... figure was first explained. One further point remained. In many cases, the pictures were not intended to be viewed in isolation but were illustrations of a text. Many were inscribed with Sanskrit or Hindi verses and in each case there ...
... figure was first explained. One further point remained. In many cases, the pictures were not intended to be viewed in isolation but were illustrations of a text. Many were inscribed with Sanskrit or Hindi verses and in each case there ...
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... figure, a second, strangely different Krishna is also known. This second Krishna is the preacher of the Bhagavad Gita, the great sermon delivered on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It is a cardinal document of Indian ethics, and ...
... figure, a second, strangely different Krishna is also known. This second Krishna is the preacher of the Bhagavad Gita, the great sermon delivered on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It is a cardinal document of Indian ethics, and ...
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... figures and if only because the feud is not his own, he is above the conflict and to some extent capable of influencing its outcome. His next appearance brings him closer still to the Pandavas. When Arjuna is exiled for his breach of ...
... figures and if only because the feud is not his own, he is above the conflict and to some extent capable of influencing its outcome. His next appearance brings him closer still to the Pandavas. When Arjuna is exiled for his breach of ...
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... figure who is identified with definite actions and certain clear-cut principles. It is true also that his character as Vishnu has been asserted. But it is Krishna the feudal hero who throughout the story takes, by far, the leading part ...
... figure who is identified with definite actions and certain clear-cut principles. It is true also that his character as Vishnu has been asserted. But it is Krishna the feudal hero who throughout the story takes, by far, the leading part ...
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... figure in the story. Even the sermon at first sight seems at variance with his actions as a councillor—his repeated recourse to treachery ill consorting with the paramountcy of duty. In point of fact, such a conflict can be easily ...
... figure in the story. Even the sermon at first sight seems at variance with his actions as a councillor—his repeated recourse to treachery ill consorting with the paramountcy of duty. In point of fact, such a conflict can be easily ...
Contents
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THE PRINCE | 37 |
THE KRISHNA OF POETRY | 60 |
THE KRISHNA OF PAINTING | 81 |
NOTES | 103 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 109 |
INDEX | 111 |
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