Marvels of Kishangarh Paintings

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This fascinating book, lavishly illustrated, presents a comprehensive study on the rich style of the paintings of Kishangarh school. These exhibit a style marked by delicacy and grace, imbued with serenity and spirituality. It is an original and significant contribution in the field of the art of painting. An account of the political, social and economic condition of the Kishangarh State has been added to provide the background material in respect of origin and development of the art of paintings in the state. The paintings included in this volume are from the National Museum, New Delhi collection and many of these are being published for the first time. The book is invaluable for the students, scholars and teachers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Vijay Kumar Mathur

Dr. Vijay Kumar Mathur is M.A., Ph.D. in History. He has been working in the National Museum, New Delhi. Dr. Mathur has widely travelled in India and abroad and has visited several important museums in Russia, Belgium, France, Poland and Thailand. In 1992, Indian Council for Cultural Relations deputed him to Pakistan for the election of art objects for the classical art exhibition held in the National museum, New Delhi on the occasion of the First South Asian Festival of SAARC countries. He is the author of 'Indian Art' and 'Art and Culture under the Sungas'.

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Title
Marvels of Kishangarh Paintings
Author
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
8186050434
Length
xii+124p., Col. Plates; 29cm.
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