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The loves of Krishna in Indian painting and poetry
Title
The loves of Krishna in Indian painting and poetry / W.G. Archer.
ISBN
0429053452
0429624395
0429624832
9780429053450
9780429624391
9780429624834
0367147912
042962395X
9780367147914
9780429623950
Publication
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2019.
Copyright Notice Date
©1957
Physical Description
1 online resource : illustrations.
Local Notes
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Notes
First published in 1957 by George Allen & Unwin Ltd.
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Summary
This book, first published in 1957, was the first in English to provide a full and clear introduction to one of the most significant of Indian gods, and stresses his supreme role in Indian religion and art. The book relates the full Krishna story, explaining his role in Indian religion, and traces the history of Krishna in Indian painting. There are 39 plates of Indian pictures, each accompanied by a commentary by the author, revealing a wealth of subtle and poetic detail.
Variant and related titles
Taylor & Francis. EBA 2024-2025.
Other formats
Print version: Archer, W. G. (William George), 1907-1979. Loves of Krishna in Indian painting and poetry. London : Routledge, 2019
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 07, 2024
Series
Routledge library editions. Hinduism ; Volume 7
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
1. Introduction 2. The Mahabharata: Krishna the Hero 3. The Bhagavata Purana: the Cowherd 4. The Bhagavata Purana: the Prince 5. The Krishna of Poetry 6. The Krishna of Painting.
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