Marwar Painting

Author : Rosemary Crill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Illumination of books and manuscripts, Indic
ISBN : 8175081392

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Marwar Painting by Rosemary Crill Pdf

About the Book : - The Rathore clan of Rajputs who ruled Marwar (Jodhpur) developed a strikingly individual style of painting that was interpreted in a host of different ways by local artists in the many small fiefdoms of the Rathore nobility. Artists trained at Mughal courts brought sophisticated concepts of portraiture and composition to Jodhpur in the 17th and 18th centuries; these ideas were combined with distinctive local styles and bold colour to form a uniquely lively school of painting. The first to feature a wide range of vibrant Marwar paintings in full colour, this book provides a complete survey of the development of this little-known school of Rajasthani painting. About the Author : - Rosemary Crill is Senior Curator in the Asian Department at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.

Author : Divya Cherian
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Caste
ISBN : 9780520390058

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Merchants of Virtue by Divya Cherian Pdf

Power -- Purity -- Hierarchy -- Discipline -- Non-harm -- Austerity -- Chastity.

Author : Vicky Ducrot
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Marwar painting
ISBN : UCSD:31822036371904

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Four Centuries of Rajput Painting by Vicky Ducrot Pdf

This remarkable catalogue represents one of the richest-known repertoires of Indian painting, as it documents almost all the schools of painting in India, and in particular those of the Rajput courts. The most significant miniatures come from the courts of the three main dynasties of Rajasthan, those of the Sisodia, Rathore, and Kachwaha clans. The collection also contains important examples of Mughal and Deccan painting, a group of thirty-six Pahari pictures and paintings from Central India. The volume presents, through stunning images, a lavish selection of pictorial illustrations of sacred and literary texts, documenting the stylistic features and choices of theme of various cultural and religious areas of India between the sixteenth and eighteenth-centuries. But it also provides important information on the painters, customs, and cultural interests of the different royal courts and on the types of text illustrated. It's an invaluable aid for anyone who wishes to get to know and understand the multifaceted art of the Indian subcontinent.

Author : Jayasiṃha Nīraja
Publisher : Abhinav Publications
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Miniature painting, Indic
ISBN : 8170172675

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Splendour of Rajasthani Painting by Jayasiṃha Nīraja Pdf

The Mughals Brought Miniature Painting, An Offshoot Of Manuscript Painting, To India In The 14Th-15Th Centuries. It Took Deep Root In What Is Known Today As Rajasthani Painting. Its Implantation In Rajasthan Is Mainly Due To The Close Political And Social Contacts Between The Mughal Rulers Of North India And Feudal Rajput Princelings Who Flourished In Northwestern India Between The 15Th And 18Th Centuries. Many Rajput Rulers And Their Courtiers Were Highly Cultivated, And Their Courts Were Centers Where The Arts And Artists Received Unstinted Encouragement From Their Royal Patrons. This Was Particularly So Of Painting, And What Began As An Offshoot Of Mughal Painting Because In The Years Between The Inception Of Mughal Rule And The British Occupation Of India From The 18Th Century, There Was A Rich Flowering Of Many Schools And Styles Of Miniature Painting Which Have Found Avid Admirers Among Connoisseurs Of Art The World Over. Unfortunately, Although Rajasthani Paintings Are Treasured Art Collectors Items Much Sought After By Discerning Lovers Of Art Because Of Their Intrinsic Merit, Little Effort Has Been Expended To Delve Deep Into The Various Modes Of This Painting And Present An Overall Picture Of The Numerous Schools, Styles And Substyles Which Are The Priceless Heritage Today Not Only Of Rajasthan, Their Place Of Birth, But Also Of India As A Whole. Art Experts, Mainly Foreign Savants, Have Written Knowledgeable Accounts About Various Aspects Of Rajasthani Painting, But Nobody, It Is Worth Recording, Has Undertaken To Produce A Comprehensive Study In Depth Of This Vast Cultural Field. This Is Absolutely Essential As No Study Of Indian Civilization Is Complete Without It. The Present Study Does Not Claim To Fulfil This Requirement. That Would Need Much More Intensive, Detailed And Patient Research. But It Provides A Good Point Of Takeoff For Such A Study. In Splendour Of Rajasthani Painting, Assembled Obviously With Great Care And Deep Love Of The Subject, Dr. Jai Singh Neeraj Has Laid The Ground Work For Such A Project. He Has Succeeded In Conveying To The Art-Loving Reader The Fact That Rajasthani Art Is A Many-Splendoured Thing That Deserves Much More Attention Than It Has Received So Far.

Author : Krishna Chaitanya
Publisher : Abhinav Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1992-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788170171546

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History of Indian Painting: Rajasthani Traditions by Krishna Chaitanya Pdf

Author : Melia Belli Bose
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9789004300569

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Royal Umbrellas of Stone: Memory, Politics, and Public Identity in Rajput Funerary Art by Melia Belli Bose Pdf

In Royal Umbrellas of Stone: Memory, Politics, and Public Identity in Rajput Funerary Art, Melia Belli Bose provides a detailed analysis of Rajput cenotaphs known as chatrīs (Lit: "umbrellas").

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1336 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : OSU:32435070490016

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress Pdf

Author : Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1032 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : UOM:39015063397841

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : UOM:39015062428662

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rajendra Kumar Dave
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Jodhpur (India : District)
ISBN : UOM:39015028910936

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Society and Culture of Marwar by Rajendra Kumar Dave Pdf

Study of Jodhpur (Princely State) during the period 1600 A.D. to 1900 A.D.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : MEADOW PUBLICATION
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9788196634650

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Sociology Reimagined by Anonim Pdf

The study of sociology has long served as a mirror reflecting the complexity of human communities. However, the area needs to be reimagined in the 21st century in order to embrace the diversity of perspectives and approaches that define the contemporary intellectual scene. This book aims to address this difficulty by presenting a selection of chapters that explore a range of subjects, each viewed from a distinct sociological viewpoint. This volume's chapters are not just isolated fragments; rather, they combine to create a seamless mosaic that perfectly conveys sociology's complex nature. Through a complex debate spanning from ancient ideas to contemporary perspectives, macro-level analyses to micro-level discoveries, the contributors inspire readers to think critically and broadly about society.

Author : Rosemary Crill,Kapil Jariwala
Publisher : Mapin Publishing Pvt Ltd
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Portrait painting, Indic
ISBN : 8189995375

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The Indian Portrait, 1560-1860 by Rosemary Crill,Kapil Jariwala Pdf

The role of the portrait in India between 1560 and 1860 served as an official chronicle or eye-witness account, as a means of revealing the intimate moments of everyday life, and as a tool for propaganda. Yet the proliferation and mastery of Indian portraiture in the Mughal and Rajput courts brought a new level of artistry and style to the genre.

Author : N. S. Bhati
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : India
ISBN : UOM:39015049419479

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Studies in Marwar History by N. S. Bhati Pdf

Author : B N Goswamy
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789351188629

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The Spirit of Indian Painting by B N Goswamy Pdf

This magnificent, lavishly illustrated book by India’s most eminent and perceptive art historian, B.N. Goswamy, will open readers’ eyes to the wonders of Indian painting, and show them new ways of seeing and appreciating art. An illuminating introductory essay, ‘A Layered World’, explains the themes and emotions that inspired Indian painters, the values and influences that shaped their work, and the unique ways in which they depicted time and space. It describes, too, the characteristics of the different regional styles, the relationship between patrons and painters, the milieu in which they created their works, and the tools and techniques the painters used. The second part of this book consists of ‘Close Encounters with 101 Great Works’. Carefully selected by Prof. Goswamy and spanning nearly a thousand years, these works range from Jain manuscripts, and Rajasthani, Mughal, Pahari and Deccani miniatures, to Company School paintings. His description and analysis of these works unlock the treasures that lie within them and show us how to ‘read’ each painting, as he points out its finest features, explains its visual vocabulary and symbolism, and recounts the story, legend or event that inspired it. Combining deep scholarship with great storytelling, this is a book of enduring value that will both educate and delight the reader. It is destined to become a classic.

Author : Aakib Khan
Publisher : SI Publication
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Complete Rajasthan GK (English) by Aakib Khan Pdf