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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Page 10
... breasts and handsome eyes began to flirt as Arjuna and Krishna commanded. Some played about in the woods, some in the water, some inside the houses. And Draupadi and Subhadra who were also in the party gave the girls and women costly ...
... breasts and handsome eyes began to flirt as Arjuna and Krishna commanded. Some played about in the woods, some in the water, some inside the houses. And Draupadi and Subhadra who were also in the party gave the girls and women costly ...
Page 17
... breasts with poison and while Nanda is still at Mathura, comes gaily to his house. Entranced by her appearance ... breast, he begins to suck her life out with the milk. Putana, feeling her life going, rushes wildly from the village, but ...
... breasts with poison and while Nanda is still at Mathura, comes gaily to his house. Entranced by her appearance ... breast, he begins to suck her life out with the milk. Putana, feeling her life going, rushes wildly from the village, but ...
Page 18
... breast and finding no one there wriggles about and starts to suck a toe. At this moment the demon, Saktasura, is flying through the sky. He notices the child and alights on the cart. His weight cracks it but before the cart can collapse ...
... breast and finding no one there wriggles about and starts to suck a toe. At this moment the demon, Saktasura, is flying through the sky. He notices the child and alights on the cart. His weight cracks it but before the cart can collapse ...
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Contents
1 | |
14 | |
THE PRINCE | 37 |
THE KRISHNA OF POETRY | 60 |
THE KRISHNA OF PAINTING | 81 |
NOTES | 103 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 109 |
INDEX | 111 |
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