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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W. G. Archer. THE LOVES OF KRISHNA IN |NDIAN PAINTING AND POETRY W. G. ARCHER DOVER PUBLICATIONS, INC. Mmeoux, New YORK Bibliographical Note This Dover edition, first published in 2oo4. is.
W. G. Archer. THE LOVES OF KRISHNA IN |NDIAN PAINTING AND POETRY W. G. ARCHER DOVER PUBLICATIONS, INC. Mmeoux, New YORK Bibliographical Note This Dover edition, first published in 2oo4. is.
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W. G. Archer. Bibliographical Note This Dover edition, first published in 2oo4. is an unabridged republication of the work originally published in I957 by The Macmillan Company, New York. The frontispiece has been moved to the inside ...
W. G. Archer. Bibliographical Note This Dover edition, first published in 2oo4. is an unabridged republication of the work originally published in I957 by The Macmillan Company, New York. The frontispiece has been moved to the inside ...
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... note on Bhanu Datta's Rammanjari and to all those owners of collections who have either allowed me to reproduce pictures in their possession or have kindly supplied me with photographs. Part of the material for this book was delivered ...
... note on Bhanu Datta's Rammanjari and to all those owners of collections who have either allowed me to reproduce pictures in their possession or have kindly supplied me with photographs. Part of the material for this book was delivered ...
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... Radha ii The Gita Govinda Later Poetry iv The Rasika Priya VI THE KR'SHNA 01-" PAINTING NOTES B'BL'OGRAPHY 'NDEX PLATES AND COMMENTARY Pm ix 14 37 60 81 103 109 ll' 117 I INTRODUCTION During the twentieth century, a certain type of.
... Radha ii The Gita Govinda Later Poetry iv The Rasika Priya VI THE KR'SHNA 01-" PAINTING NOTES B'BL'OGRAPHY 'NDEX PLATES AND COMMENTARY Pm ix 14 37 60 81 103 109 ll' 117 I INTRODUCTION During the twentieth century, a certain type of.
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... only a part of the meaning was apparent and without a comprehension of the poetry, much of its true significance was lost. 1 Note 1. Such an obstacle to understanding was real enough but, as I ACKNOWLEDGMENTS page ix INTRODUCTION I.
... only a part of the meaning was apparent and without a comprehension of the poetry, much of its true significance was lost. 1 Note 1. Such an obstacle to understanding was real enough but, as I ACKNOWLEDGMENTS page ix INTRODUCTION I.
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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