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Vidya Dehejia
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Binding
Hard Back
Number of Pages
238
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Explore Pre-Modern IndiaโS Enchanting Art World In The Body Adorned, A Richly Illustrated Study Of How The Human Body Becomes A Sensuous Yet Sacred Canvas Through Alamkara, Or Adornment. This Scholarly Yet Accessible Volume Blends Court Poetry, Saintly Hymns, And Inscriptions To Reveal How Beauty, Protection, And Devotion Intertwine In Sacred Spaces. Perfect For Art Lovers, Historians, And Curious Readers Seeking A Deeper Look At Art, Literature, And Spirituality, The Body Adorned Invites You To Discover How The Body And The Divine Coexist In Vibrant Visual Culture.
Written As A Thoughtful Dialogue Between Images And Words, The Body Adorned Weaves Together Non-Sacred Rajput Painted Manuscripts With Lyrical Texts To Trace A Continuous Conversation Among Artist, Devotee, And Viewer. The Book Guides You Through A Timeline Of Styles And Sites, Showing How Alamkara Serves As A Protective And Beautifying Layer That Completes The Wearer And Wards Off Misfortune. With Carefully Chosen Plates And Accessible Interpretive Notes, This Volume Makes Complex Ideas Feel Intimate, Inviting Readers To Notice How Adornment, Ritual, And Everyday Life Intersect In Sacred Spaces.
In This Journey, Themes Of The Sensuous And The Sacred Unfold Through Vivid Descriptions, Cross-References, And Concise Explanations That Balance Scholarly Rigor With Readability. If You Enjoy Exploring How Art, Literature, And Spirituality Resonate Across Cultures, The Body Adorned Offers A Memorable Path Through Imagery, Verse, And Inscription That Illuminates Pre-Modern India's Cultural Ethos.
After Finishing The Body Adorned, Readers Gain A Deeper Sense Of How Beauty, Devotion, And Identity Are Woven Into Objects, Spaces, And Memory. It Invites Reflection On How Art Can Shape Our Understanding Of The Body And The Sacred, Leaving A Lasting Appreciation For India's Intricate Visual Culture.
Product Details
Author
Vidya Dehejia
Publisher
Mapin Publishing
Number of Pages
238
Language
English
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
7 x 10โ (178 x 254 mm),
Binding
Hard Back
MRP: โน 1,850
โน 1,573
โน 277 Off