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Hardbound. Condición: As New. New. Contents Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Golden reality of Pahari Art. 2. Devi Mahatamya and Tantric cult painting. 3. Dashamahavidya. 4. Devi in Nava Durga Concept. 5. Devi in mythological logic. 6. The Devi in classical tradition. 7. The Devi we worship. 8. The Goddess Durga. 9. Devi Mahatamya Markandeya Purana Sanskrit Text. 10. Devi Mahatamya Markandeya Purana. The Devi Mahatamya in pictorial detail in this volume is a study of Devi Shakti the supreme feminine deity. She is Dashamahavidya of the Bhairavas and also Katyayini Kalaratri and Mahagauri. As Shiva's Adishakti she is Gayatri the Goddess of all science and knowledge. She finds origin in Vedas as Gayatri Mata. She is the supreme power of Markandeya Purana. She is mind and matter both. First known as Rudrapatni she acquires the epithets of Arya Bhagavati Deva Samskriti Mahakali Mahayogini and Manogama of our meditation and acquires her philosophical aspect. Upanishads respect her as Uma Hemavati and Durga. She is benign terrible vigorous generous and also amalgamated as Yogamaya of Vasudeva. As controller of the universe she is the energy being the female principle of Maheshwara. Pahari Miniature Paintings represent Indian spirit and are impulsive towards the transcendental and supernatural. Elaborate ornamentation idealisation and naturalistic representation in line and colour bring these works closer to life. The mythological and historical scenes are related to unexpected glimpse of the figures in these miniatures leaving nothing to illusiveness because the artistic details give glimpses of a great cultural age. We find an air of greater naturalism because of the colours used symbolically. Pahari style of painting has a sense of reality unique freedom of expression cultural perspective and influence of local colour. Art in these miniatures is sensitive reticent and tender. Self control serenity passion delicacy and refinement enrich the delightful rhythms where music flows in each strain of colour in harmony of technique subject and portrayal. This volume for the first time presents 36 handwritten pages of Markandeya Purana dated A.D. 1574 75 in addition to the paintings of Basohli Chamba Guler Kangra Jammu and Kulu versions from 18 century to early 20 century from various museums and private collections in this unique collection in colours lyrical and dramatic where the synthesis of various Pahari idioms appears in self consciously attempted paintings based on manuscripts. Pahari Paintings of Markandeya Purana sing the Devi Mahatamya in line and colour where imagination in refinement of reasoning is reality of our life. 176 pp.

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Hardbound. Condición: As New. New. Contents Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Basohli Rasamanjari. 2. Basohli School (Kalam). 3. Rasamanjari in three editions. 4. Rasamanjari as Rasikapriya of Keshavadasa in Pahari Paintings. 5. Bhanudatta's Rasamanjari Reinterpreted. 6. Raga in Art of Sublime Love. 7. Rasamanjari of Bhanudatta in colour. 8. Shakshata Darshana. Rasamanjari The Nectarous Ocean is a collection of paintings originating from Bhanudatta fourteenth century work of the same name describing Shringara Rasa in Basohli style of Pahari Painting produced in three versions of which the present one of A.D. 1695 is more refined mature and perfect as compared to the other two. Basohli art has left a mark on the cultural horizon of India with these miniatures of the highest aesthetic appeal. The Rasamanjari appeared in vigour and quality of simplicity boldness and broad mannerism making these creations models of frankness vitality and vigour in style individualistic in nature and strong in artistic convictions in this small principality called Basohli. Rasamanjari paintings display charming vibrant penetrating colour delighting our eyes and heart. Contrasts of red yellow Krishna blue lavishly displayed Orchres and deep greens make these printings lavish graceful distinct and glamorous. The vegetable and mineral burning colours are obviously derived from the folk art tradition. The sensitive curvaceous line and bright colours when softened look glorious in pastel shades. The young women appear in their costumes high nose line receding fore heads lotus shaped eyes faces of almond shades shapely figures unique postures passionate looks and give us a glimpse of cultural background of seventeenth century A.D. joy of love sensuous behavior inviting gestures and captivating looks enrich the glorious works in miniature painting of advancement in a puritanical society of the hills. Rasamanjari Paintings have simplicity of composition and delicacy of colour which mark them out from other Basohli Paintings and relate them to more refined Kangra Guler style. We notice revivalical approach heading to revolt against corruption in cultural and aesthetic values in a civilization and this transformation in cultural heritage and religious tradition is perfect in silent colours against the inert bleak and monotonous way of life. We face our religion in experiments and new adjustments where love was now developed as a way of life where sensualism and mysticism amalgamated to seek the creation of God to make us realize the hollowness of the world which Rasamanjari Paintings of A.D. 1695 painted by Devidasa at Basohli aim at. Only six paintings of Basohli Rasamanjari have appeared in publications in the past 65 years. The Nectarous Ocean brings 95 works printed in actual size for the first time. 240 pp.

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Hardbound. Condición: As New. New. Contents Preface. Acknowledgements. Key to transliteration. 1. Asking for the truth. 2. Temples of our desires. 3. Spiritual and traditional. 4. The aesthetic perceptions. 5. In love with the Echo Chamber. 6. All that the soul accepts. 7. Woman A Symbol of Joy. 8. Philosophical preachings. 9. Metaphysical the traditional approach. 10. Khajuraho Tantric background. 11. Yogini influence Tantric tradition. 12. The erotica tradition. 13. Erotics The classical tradition. 14. Khajuraho in erotics and meditation. 15. Tryst with vibrant revolting and the peaceful. 16. Khajuraho temples. 17. Western group of temples. 18. Eastern group of temples. 19. Southern group of temples. 20. Something special. 21. Idol study and culture. 22. The world of idols. 23. Khajuraho in folklore and history. 24. Administration in the Chandela history. Select glossary of important Hindi/Sanskrit technical words. Reference books. Khajuraho Unknown is a book about Khajuraho temple complex world heritage which presents before us sculpture as manifestation of refinement rekindling creative fire all around us. Khajuraho art has the lucidity of structure with passionate unrest riotous activity and a preference for vast wild and the predominantly picturesque. The sculptors not only have portrayed individual figures but turned sculpture to compositions with innumerable legends invading the stones of Khajuraho Temples. The author has exposed the deliberate display of nudity where effervescent woman as a goddess an apsara and a source of joy is seen unloosening the knots of her garments and portraying variety of moods actions and sentiments. Khajuraho Unknown presents erotica where sexo yogic postures depict tantric and cult details whereas reverential attitude in erotics represents devotion and renunciation. The author has provided interpretations of Kamasutra tantra and erotics in 264 colour pages of photo images of over 520 statues and about 240 pictures and illustrations supporting the text. Spiritual and metaphysical are for the people of this world and Khajuraho Unknown is an epic which breaks the silence in breathlessness to give us a life romantic and epic as lived by the people at Khajuraho a thousand and more years ago. Eastern mysticism mixed with our thoughts and actions allows us to be governed by sentiments emotion and belief. Religion is man's quest of immortality and Khajuraho is a macro and micro view of our widespread cultural fabric where religion of the world and aesthetic ideals have fashioned us into a meeting point of art and religion where divine and worldly combine and exist for a united purpose to take us to the unknown and we are trained to find our discipline and freedom both at one and the same point. Khajuraho Unknown is a book which gives us a Sheet Anchor which opens our inner self to us and takes us to attain the fulfillment which is not so easy to achieve without shedding the outer garbs. 464 pp.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Preface. 1. Relating past to the present. 2. The Pahari painters. 3. Pahari miniature painting. 4. Art in genuine colours. 5. All art is literature. 6. Classical literature and painting. 7. The super-sensual divine art. 8. Growth of Indian miniature painting. 9. Freshness of Pahari tradition. 10. Denial of Mughal influence. 11. The Kangra modern miniature art. 12. Pahari art: reasoning creativity. 13. Earliest written words on Pahari miniatures. 14. Purity of Pahari art. 15. Quality of Pahari miniature paintings. 16. Techniques of painting miniatures. 17. The Pahari colours. 18. Vaishanava art: a cultural product. 19. Cultural heritage and Pahari art. 20. Art for Art Sake. 21. Facts about the painters. Select bibliography. Pahari Miniature Painting is art of compassion passion and revelation where Lord Shiva s cosmic dance is the dance of sub-atomic matter and also the truth of life which is the very essence of sub-atomic particles related to all creation. Ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the Devis, the Devas, men and women, the Demons and all other creatures, exist to relate the past to the present through Pahari genre and works in colour of genus which can never be garroted or subdued. Mythological influences have enriched the Pahari painting and we see Pahari artists employed who were working in the Guler-Kangra-Basohli-Chamba tradition of miniature painting which frequently dealt with mythological material and literary classical texts as adoption in colour. These paintings have considerable competence in perspective not found elsewhere and are creations of observation. We find an air of greater naturalism because of the colours used symbolically. Pahari style of painting has a sense of reality, unique freedom of expression, cultural perspective and influence of local colour. Art in these miniatures is sensitive reticent and tender. Self control serenity passion delicacy and refinement enrich the delightful rhythms where music flows in each strain of colour in harmony of technique subject and portrayal. Pahari miniature paintings aim at integration of life and lead us to attaining the goal of final liberation. Executing all physical acts, the divines and the earthly are nurtured in discipline, austerity and affluence, offering us the gift of life s nectar. These paintings range over 350 years and they not surprisingly include a number of different techniques. It is great achievement of Pahari painting that the permanence of the painting methods enables us so completely to study and appreciate the character of the rich Hindu society which is most secular in approach and highly tolerant to even the extreme human behavior. Pahari art is not hidden but accessible art approachable sophisticated and not remote in any sense. The period treated by Pahari artists is well defined offering us an area of study that enhances our awareness of the golden chapter of Indian Art. Pahari art is the art of the most active sober and realistic people where the original conception and stylization can be recognized at once. The mythological and historical scenes are related to unexpected glimpse of the open country because the landscapes and figures in paintings leave nothing to illusiveness in these miniatures. Pahari art has interesting innovations, skillful improvisation and delicacy to touches of brush. Unfailing charms of the allusions symbols and suggestiveness speak of ferverish moment of creativity. Basohli representation has vitality and boldness, Kangra adds to it softness and delicacy, spontaneity and originality. The art of Pahari origin is art of innate reverence. Thinking feeling and writing becomes one in immaculate amity when the shadow of faith becomes a reality in colours of universal manifestations. Intensity of feelings in paintings has provided sensible themes and we meet beauty unclassified and love in its naturalness in hill art tradition and growth. The present volume contains more.