The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry
By W. G. Archer · 2004
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- About this editionISBN: 9780486433714, 0486433714Page count: 115Published: 2004Format: PaperbackPublisher: Dover PublicationsLanguage: EnglishAuthor: W. G. ArcherCreate CitationTable of contentsThe first book in English to provide a full and clear introduction to the imagery and verse related to one of the most significant of Indian gods. Archer's history of the depiction of Krishna's life and deeds traces the god's many aspects, from warrior to cowherd to prince. 39 plates of illustrations follow.Source: PublisherGet bookBuy DigitalThis editionAny editionNo results for this editionBorrowEdit locationCancelCheck availability at libraries near youNo matching city or zip codeOther editionsApr 3, 201919571960Mar 28, 2025Taylor & FrancisAllen & UnwinGrove PressCreative Media Partners, LLCebook—HardcoverPaperback208 pages127 pages127 pages224 pagesMore editionsCommon terms and phrasesadorationAkruraArjunaArtartistsBasohlibeautifulBhagavata PuranaBhagavata Purana KangraBombayBrahmansbreastsBrindabanCalcuttacenturycharactercharmcourtcourtlycowcowgirlscowherd boyscowherd childrencowherds and cowgirlsdancingdelightdemonDevakiDuryodhanaDwarkaepiceyesflowersfluteforestGarhwalGarhwal PaintinggirlGita GovindagodsGokulaGovardhanaGulerheartHinduMore terms and phrasesShow lessSimilar booksAlternative KrishnasRegional and Vernacular Variations on a Hindu DeityKrishna—widely venerated and adored in the Hindu tradition—is a deity of many aspects. An ancient manifestation of the Supreme God Vishnu, or the Godhead itself, Krishna is the bringer of Yoga ...KrishnaA SourcebookIn the West, Krishna is primarily known as the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita. But it is the stories of Krishna's childhood and his later exploits that have provided some of the most important and ...Gita-govindaBy JAYADEVA. (DICHTER)"Gita-govinda" is a lyrical poem composed in the 12th century by the Indian poet Jayadeva. The work centers on the divine love between Krishna and Radha, expressed through sensuous and evocative ...More booksAbout the workOriginally published: 1957Genres: Poetry, Religious textSubject: Art / Asian / General, Art / Asian / Indian & South Asian, Art / Subjects & Themes / Religious, Gods, Hindu, in art, Hindu painting -- India, Krishna (Hindu deity), Literary Criticism / Asian / Indic, Literary Criticism / Poetry, Literary Criticism / Subjects & Themes / Religion, Painting, Hindu -- India, Philosophy / Eastern, Philosophy / General, Religion / Hinduism / General, Sanskrit poetry -- History and criticism, Hindu gods in artSee moreAuthorW. G. ArcherBritish art historianWilliam George Archer, OBE was a British civil servant and art historian, and later museum curator. WikipediaSearch W. G. ArcherMore by authorThe hill of flutes : life, love and poetry in tribal India : a portrait of the SantalsBy Kuldip Singh Gulia, William George ArcherW.G. Archer, who lived two and half years among the Santals and learnt Santali language, organized the collection of Santal poetry, legends, stories and addresses, attended Santal ceremonies, dances ...The Blue GroveThe Poetry of the UraonsBy W. G. ArcherOriginally 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 ...More booksPublisher
