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Originally published in 1947, The Vertical Man explores a form of
Indian sculpture largely ignored in other studies, with a focus on
two kinds of sculpture from the province of Bihar. The book
provides detailed analysis of the formal characteristics of the
sculpture and the influences of the myth, ritual, and context in
which they were commissioned and made. It explains why the
sculpture is regional and "why the styles are what they are". It is
an original study which throws light on important subjects such as
the relations of art and religion and of art and economics. The
Vertical Man will appeal to those with an interest in art,
specifically sculpture and the art of the Indian countryside.
Originally published in 1963, The Love Songs of VidyÄpati explores
one hundred poems by the poet VidyÄpati. The book opens with an
extensive introduction providing an overview into the life of
VidyÄpati and offering a wealth of information relating to the
themes, development, and significance of his poetry. The poems are
accompanied by detailed notes and enhanced further by a selection
of illustrations. The Love Songs of VidyÄpati will appeal to
anyone with an interest in poetry, literary history, and Indian
cultural history.
This book, first published in 1957, was the first in English to
provide a full and clear introduction to one of the most
significant of Indian gods, and stresses his supreme role in Indian
religion and art. The book relates the full Krishna story,
explaining his role in Indian religion, and traces the history of
Krishna in Indian painting. There are 39 plates of Indian pictures,
each accompanied by a commentary by the author, revealing a wealth
of subtle and poetic detail.
This book, first published in 1957, was the first in English to
provide a full and clear introduction to one of the most
significant of Indian gods, and stresses his supreme role in Indian
religion and art. The book relates the full Krishna story,
explaining his role in Indian religion, and traces the history of
Krishna in Indian painting. There are 39 plates of Indian pictures,
each accompanied by a commentary by the author, revealing a wealth
of subtle and poetic detail.
Originally published in 1974, The Hill of Flutes, is a descriptive
account of the Santals and their poetry in their heartland of the
Santal Parganas. The book explores the Santal world view, including
approaches to education, love, sex, and marriage. It describes and
discusses Santal dances, festivals and ceremonies, and other key
events and gatherings, such as annual hunts. Through the close
consideration of song and poetry, The Hills of Flutes offers an
engaging insight into life in Santal society.
Originally published in 1940, The Blue Grove is a study of the
poetry of the Uraons. This unique consideration of the poetry and
folk song of the Uraons presents a wide range of poems organised by
theme, including dance poems, cultivation poems, and marriage
poems. It also includes examples of a Uraon marriage sermon, a
Uraon farewell address, and Uraon riddles. The poems are preceded
by a detailed analysis of Uraon marriages and dancing, providing
important contextual information. The Blue Grove will appeal to
anyone with an interest in the rich history of Uraon folk songs,
poetry, and dance.
Originally published in 1974, The Hill of Flutes, is a descriptive
account of the Santals and their poetry in their heartland of the
Santal Parganas. The book explores the Santal world view, including
approaches to education, love, sex, and marriage. It describes and
discusses Santal dances, festivals and ceremonies, and other key
events and gatherings, such as annual hunts. Through the close
consideration of song and poetry, The Hills of Flutes offers an
engaging insight into life in Santal society.
Originally published in 1963, The Love Songs of Vidyapati explores
one hundred poems by the poet Vidyapati. The book opens with an
extensive introduction providing an overview into the life of
Vidyapati and offering a wealth of information relating to the
themes, development, and significance of his poetry. The poems are
accompanied by detailed notes and enhanced further by a selection
of illustrations. The Love Songs of Vidyapati will appeal to anyone
with an interest in poetry, literary history, and Indian cultural
history.
Originally published in 1940, The Blue Grove is a study of the
poetry of the Uraons. This unique consideration of the poetry and
folk song of the Uraons presents a wide range of poems organised by
theme, including dance poems, cultivation poems, and marriage
poems. It also includes examples of a Uraon marriage sermon, a
Uraon farewell address, and Uraon riddles. The poems are preceded
by a detailed analysis of Uraon marriages and dancing, providing
important contextual information. The Blue Grove will appeal to
anyone with an interest in the rich history of Uraon folk songs,
poetry, and dance.
Originally published in 1947, The Vertical Man explores a form of
Indian sculpture largely ignored in other studies, with a focus on
two kinds of sculpture from the province of Bihar. The book
provides detailed analysis of the formal characteristics of the
sculpture and the influences of the myth, ritual, and context in
which they were commissioned and made. It explains why the
sculpture is regional and "why the styles are what they are". It is
an original study which throws light on important subjects such as
the relations of art and religion and of art and economics. The
Vertical Man will appeal to those with an interest in art,
specifically sculpture and the art of the Indian countryside.
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