Mahisasuramardini in the temple art of Andhra Pradesh| South Asia Books

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Among the diverse religious cults prevalent in India, the veneration of mother goddess, Mahisasuramardini is, perhaps, the most popular and widespread. Myriad sculpted images of the goddess: in both the terrific and benign aspects, are found and worshipped across the subcontinent ISBN 9789350500088 [indian books]

Buddhist art of Orissa- Indian Books- Dkagencies

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|Ever since its origin in the 6th century BC, Buddhism had had an irresistible influence not only on India’s socio-cultural order, but on its religious art traditions as well. With its growth, over the time, into various sects, the bhiksus (monks) adopted settled life in the viharas, rock-shelters, caves, and stupas. Chaityas were built for worship and congregational prayers. The nature-cut caves were converted into cave temples – like, for instance, the cave temples of Ajanta, Ellora, Karle, Bhaja, and Kanheri. And all these were aesthetically adorned with sculptures and paintings illustrating the life and glory of the Buddha.

Fudō Myō-ō (Acalanātha Vidyārāja) in art and iconography of Japan| Indian Books

dkagencies.com- In the 9th century, the esoteric Buddhist pantheon in Japan came to incorporate several new deities: the Myo-Os. Venerated as the ‘Kings of Light and Wisdom’ and represented in multiple forms, Myo-Os were hierarchically placed next to the buddha and bodhisattva, i.e. Myo-Os ranked third important position, while the fourth rank was given to the devas in the Ten-bu group. Myo-Os are considered to be the “incarnation of the cosmic Buddha

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dkagencies.com- 5000 Years of Indian Art demystifies the story of India art spread over the millennia. This visually stunning book is a rare example of a volume that offers a panoramic view of Indian art from the pre-historic times to contemporary period. The absorbing narrative woven around the wide ambit of the creative continuum links different predominant artistic genres like prehistoric art, ancient Indian art of Vedic and Buddhist traditions, temple art, Mughal miniature painting, colonial art, modern Indian art, and contemporary art that were prevalent in different eras instead of formally demarcated historical periods. The illustrated tale encompasses the entire gamut ranging from the earliest primitive markings on stones, caves, and frescos to exquisite paintings, sculptures, modern photography, and finally crafted artefacts to media-inspired work, popular installations, and other forms of contemporary art.

The significant works discussed in this book include Bhimbetka cave paintings, notable figures and sculptures from the Indus Valley Civilization, Ajanta and Ellora cave paintings, Khajuraho and Konark temple art, Mughal miniature paintings from key texts like Akbarnama, portraiture, among others. There is also a critical appreciation of select works created by renowned artists like Mazhar Ali Khan, Raja Ravi Varma, Lala Deen Dayal, Nandalal Bose, F.N. Souza, Raghu Rai, K.G. Subramanyam, M. F. Husain, S.H. Raza, Tyeb Mehta, Thukral and Tagra, Anish Kapoor, Subodh Gupta, Mithu Sen, et al.

The book displays around 200 select masterpieces of art sourced from museums, galleries, and private collections around India and the world that celebrate Indian art. The essays; art historical map; timeline delineating developments in politics, culture, and art in different eras; images with lucid elucidations; box stories make the book both informative and interesting to scholars, students, and anyone with an interest in Indian art.