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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... poems and discussed a number of important points. I must also express my deep gratitude to Mildred Archer and to Gopi Krishna Kanoria for valued criticism and advice, to Messrs. Faber and Faber, the Harvill Pras, Messrs. Macmillan, the ...
... poems and discussed a number of important points. I must also express my deep gratitude to Mildred Archer and to Gopi Krishna Kanoria for valued criticism and advice, to Messrs. Faber and Faber, the Harvill Pras, Messrs. Macmillan, the ...
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... poetic symbols to charge his subjects with romantic ardour. Flowers were never merely flowers nor clouds clouds. The symbols of Indian poetry—the lotus swaying in a stream, the flowering creeper embracing a trunk—were intended to ...
... poetic symbols to charge his subjects with romantic ardour. Flowers were never merely flowers nor clouds clouds. The symbols of Indian poetry—the lotus swaying in a stream, the flowering creeper embracing a trunk—were intended to ...
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... requiring explanation. Among modern poets, Sacheverell Sitwell devotes a whole poem in Canons 'J Giant Art to describing Krishna's efiect. 1 Note 2. Rain falls and ceases, all the forest trembles: Mystery walks 2 THE LOVES OF KRISHNA.
... requiring explanation. Among modern poets, Sacheverell Sitwell devotes a whole poem in Canons 'J Giant Art to describing Krishna's efiect. 1 Note 2. Rain falls and ceases, all the forest trembles: Mystery walks 2 THE LOVES OF KRISHNA.
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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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