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Language
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Book Summary
Vishnu Is A Richly Illustrated Journey Into One Of Hinduism's Most Revered Deities, The Great Preserver. This Art-History And Religious-Studies Catalogue Traces Vishnu Across His Many AvatarsโFrom Varaha The Boar To Narasimha The Fierce Half-Man Half-Lion And Krishna The Charismatic Prince And CowherdโAnd Shows How Devotion, Myth, And Visual Culture Intersect In Indian Art. Designed For Art Lovers, Students Of Religion And South Asian Studies, And Curious Readers Who Want A Deeper Understanding Of Indian Culture, Vishnu Carries A Reverent, Exploratory Tone That Invites Wonder And Reflection.
Across Essays By Esteemed Historians Of South Asian Art, Vishnu Surveys The Historical Contexts, Iconographic Programs, And Ritual Roles That Shaped The Depictions Of This Enduring Deity. The Book's Structure Blends Scholarly Analysis With Accessible Storytelling, Guiding Readers Through Regional Variations And Evolving Devotional Practices. With Nearly 200 Illustrations Drawn From Collections WorldwideโEncompassing Sculpture, Painting, Manuscripts, And Ritual ObjectsโThe Experience Is Vivid And Immersive, Inviting Careful Looking And Thoughtful Interpretation. Key Concepts Such As Avatars, Iconography, Temple Ritual, And The Interplay Of Literature And Art Are Clarified Through Clear Commentary And Engaging Scholarship.
Reading Vishnu Offers A Doorway Into A Living Tradition, Enriching Your Appreciation For Indian Art And Spirituality. By Exploring How Vishnu Has Been Imagined And Worshipped Across Centuries, You Finish With A Sense Of Connection To A Vast Cultural Heritage And A Renewed Curiosity About Art And Belief.
Product Details
Author
Joan Cummins
Publisher
Mapin Publishing
Number of Pages
296
Language
English
SKU
9788189995485
ISBN
9788189995485
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
10 x 11.5โ (254 x 292 mm)
Binding
Hard Back
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