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From the foreword by Dr. Lokesh Chandra: "Dr. Anjan Chakraverty presents in this book the rich and varied tradition of Tibetan scroll-painting for the non-specialist. It is a worthy endeavour by a budding scholar of art history and himself a practising artist. It is a welcome book that will carry the message and methodology of Tibet's visual culture to a wide audience. Dr. Chakraverty chronicles the evolution of this art from Lord Buddha's ministry, relates ...
Indian miniature paintings have a rich and variegated tradition that ranges from the earliest known examples painted on slender, palm leaf folios in Buddhist monasteries to Company paintings. Glimpese of Paintings from Kala Mandapa features miniature paintings from the Neotia Collection, Kolkata on display at the Kala Mandapa of Jnana Pravaha, Centre for Cultural Studies of Varanasi, that include some remarkable examples representing prominent painting schools ...
The rich heritage of Indian miniature painting has long been the delight of collectors, art historians and Indophiles. This book introduces the generally interested, but diffident, reader to the world of Indian miniatures. It journeys into the evolution, development and decline of the schools of Indian miniature painting. The select masterpieces represented here, from collections the world over, allow the viewer to savour the genius of the painters. Of special ...