Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry
The 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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9781306359399, 9780486149059, 1306359392, 0486149056
868967361
Print version:
Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; Table of Contents; I
INTRODUCTION; Fluid as Krishna chasing the milkmaids.; II
THE MAHABHARATA: KRISHNA THE HERO; III
THE BHAGAVATA PURANA : THE COWHERD; (i) Birth and Early Adventures; (ii) The Loves of the Cowgirls; (iii) The Death of the Tyrant; IV
THE BHAGAVATA PURANA: THE PRINCE; (i) The Return to Court; (ii) Marriages and Offspring; (iii) Last Phases; (iv) The Purana Re-considered; V
THE KRISHNA OF POETRY; (i) The Triumph of Radha; (ii) The Gita Govinda; (iii) Later Poetry; (iv) The Rasika Priya. VI
THE KRISHNA OF PAINTINGNOTES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX; THE PLATES; SOURCES
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