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| ANTIQUITIES
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The book studies the temples, sculptures and
metal mohras, or divine masks, of the Himalayan
state of northern India. The material for
this book was collected from several field
tours in the interior parts, especially in
Kullu, Mandi, Simla and Chamba, the districts
that are of particular interest. Scholars
have not visited before most of the sites
described here.
 327
pages, about 450 colour and black-and-white
photographs and drawings.
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EAR
ORNAMENTS OF ANCIENT INDIA |
Ancient
Indian earrings represented on sculptures
as well as recovered from excavations are
comprehensively studied for the first time.
The continuity of forms and materials from
the Harappan period to the modern times is
pointed out. Ear ornaments in tribal India
and outside the country are examined. Perennially
interesting subjects, such as the taurine
symbol, the conch shell, and the controversial
stone discs are elaborated and discussed.
Approximately
320 pages, more than 400 colour and black-and-white
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| THE QUEEN’S
STEPWELL AT PATAN |
Stepped wells
are underground structures with stepped corridors
leading down to the water’s edge, and
the most ambitious are as large as 70 metres
in length and over 30 metres in depth. Queen
Udayamati commissioned excavation of the stepped
well in memory of her husband, king of Gujarat.
This great stepwell with its nearly 800 large
sculptures is profusely illustrated and explained.
252 pages, 211 colour and black-and-white photographs,
26 measured drawings.
ISBN
81-900184-0-X |
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| GANESA : THE
ENCHANTER OF THE THREE WORLDS |
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: GANESA, L’ENCHANTEUR DES TROIS MONDES |
A
complete study of the subtle iconography of
Ganesa, the god of all beginnings with the
elephant’s head. Ganesa is worshipped
in India at the beginning of every ceremony
to remove all obstacles. A rich mythology
and iconography developed around Ganesa, son
of the god Siva and Parvati. His worship spread
even outside India. This is documented with
numerous illustrations and myths over a period
of 2000 years throughout India.
412 pages, 450 colour and black-and-white
photographs, exhaustive Sanskrit glossary
and a bibliography.
ISBN
81-900184-3-4 |
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| THE RELIGIOUS
IMAGERY OF KHAJURAHO |
This
book presents altogether different approach
to Khajuraho from the usual one, which overemphasises
erotic sculptures. The Religious Imagery of
Khajuraho highlights its significant contribution
to the religious art as a whole. The book
concentrates on the principal Hindu temples
of this famous site in Central India of the
medieval period. New interpretation of many
sculptural motifs is presented.
270 pages, 224 colour and
black-and-white photographs, 18 drawings.
ISBN
81-900184-1-8 |
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RECUEIL DE
PEINTURES CHINOISES XINTIAN ZHU
Translated also in English - CHINESE PAINTINGS OF XINTIAN
ZHU and in Chinese |
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is a collection of the paintings of Mrs. Xintian
Zhu, who is a professional painter and photographer.
These paintings which she has created in her own
style have been acclaimed and exhibited in recognised
art galleries in India and abroad 156
pages, 161 colour and black & white photographs
and a bibliography of the description of the
paintings in French and English.
ISBN
81-900184-4-2 |
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| BASTAR FOLK
ART : SHRINES, FIGURINES AND MEMORIALS |
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Different
aspects of the cultural heritage of the tribal
district of Bastar in Central India are documented
in this book. The classical temples built
by ruling princes and the more modest folk
style shrines and memorials of the Gond tribals
are studied. Hollow and solid cast figurines
made by the ghadwa metal workers are illustrated.
The element of continuity in change in tribal
art and the ethnographic and archaeological
perspectives have been examined.
208 pages, 294 photographs.
ISBN
81-900184-5-0 |
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| MUSÉE
ASIATICA catalogue, Vol.I, en français |
This is the first volume of the catalogue showing
the works of art exhibited at Musée Asiatica
dealing mainly with ancient India. The first page
carries a brief description about the special
features of this museum. Objects from the age
of bronze, terracottas, sculptures, mother goddesses,
ear ornaments, some of which are not found elsewhere,
have been illustrated in this catalogue. Photographs
of various rare images from the Sunga, Maurya,
Kusana, Gupta, post-Gupta and Gandharan periods
are depicted. Sculptures of the medieval period
are illustrated: the main Gods of Hinduism, with
explanations for their
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their gestures, their iconography. Also celestial
beauties: nymphs, apsaras, nayads and fantastic
animals. Orissa has a place of choice with Krishna,
the God of love, delicate ivories, and a wheel
from the temple of the Sun at Konarak.
A Summary is given at the end
of the catalogue.
79 pages, 131 colour illustrations.
ISBN
81-900184-6-9 |
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| MUSÉE
ASIATICA catalogue, Vol.II, en français |
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This second volume of Musée
Asiatica catalogue is related mainly to the section
on South India and North-East India.The first
part describes briefly the very ancient and powerful
Pallava dynasty and also illustrates the bronzes
of south India comprising the Deccan and Kerala
under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman
II and his successors. It also covers the rich,
classical Chola dynasty (9th-11th century) with
photographs of these bronzes which are unique
and of great beauty, depicting the talent of the
sculptors of this period. |
It gives a brief
history of the town of Vijayanagara and the
small bronzes of this period are illustrated
and how the great capital fell under the attacks
of the sultans.
The second part illustrates the Pala-Sena sculptures
and gives an idea of their style, date and precise
geographical provenance prevalent among these
bronzes and the history.
A Summary is given at the end of the catalogue.
88 pages, 116 colour illustrations, three maps
and a depiction of mudras or hand gestures.
ISBN
81-900184-7-7 |
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| MUSÉE
ASIATICA catalogue, Vol.III, en français |
| This third volume of Musée
Asiatica catalogue takes the reader to that part
of the collection in the Museum which deals specially
with the arts and sculptures of Kashmir, Himachal
Pradesh and Nepal. The arts in these Himalayan
regions have developed in an original manner,
particularly under the influence of Buddhism for
Kashmir and Nepal, and under the influence of
Hinduism for Himachal Pradesh. The first part
deals with Kashmir, which is always under attacks
as it is situated in the northernmost part of
India and is a place of pilgrimage and commercial
exchanges. Its history and art is discussed briefly
and substantiated with sculptures dating to this
period. The second part deals with the arts of
Himachal Pradesh. The arts in this region developed
from the classical style and then moved on to
the rustic style, as can be seen from
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in the catalogue. Photographs of mohras representing
divinities are studied and discussed. These are
also studied in detail in our publication Antiquities
of Himachal, outlined above. Also miniatures
from the Kangra and Guler school and rumals or
textiles from Himachal Pradesh are discussed.
The third part accounts for the History of Nepal
representing several important sculptures, such
as Manjushri, Tara, Yudhishthira, Avalokiteshvara,
Vajradhara, Vajrasattva as also the terrifying
aspects of Bhairava. Mention is also made of Kapala
and Phurba or kila, ritual objects. An
elaborate Summary is given at the end of the
catalogue.
104 pages, 136 colour illustrations,
two maps and a depiction of postures or asanas.
ISBN
81-900184-8-5 |
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| MUSÉE
ASIATICA catalogue, Vol.IV, en français |
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The fourth volume of Musée
Asiatica catalogue deals with the interesting
section on Tibet and will take the reader
to the supernatural realm. The tibetan collection
of the museum forms a whole rich group and
represents almost all the domains of tibetan
art. The history of Tibet as also the history
of art is quite elaborately explained for
the benefit of the reader. There are well-illustrated
photos of bronzes coming from Tibet. The
birth of Buddha with photos will take the
reader back to the time when he was born.
Various manifestations of the Buddha are
also described. A brief idea is given about
the Tibetan religion of Bon and Tantrisme.
The main Tibetan orders, such as Nyingma,
Kagyu, Karmapa, Sakya, and Gelug are also
described in this volume. |
The various Tibetan lineages and the different
masters associated with these lineages is
also indicated in this volume. A brief write-up
about Mahasiddhas or the great sages who
were bestowed with supernatural powers.
The various Arhats or Venerable masters
are also explained and their depictions
on thangkas or paintings. Beautiful representations
of the objects of this cult, like phurba
or Tibetan ritual dagger, stupa, kapala,
ghanta, vajra, etc. are also shown. Also
mandalas or cosmic diagrams.
An elaborate Summary and Glossary is given
at the end of the catalogue. 108
pages, 158 colour illustrations, and a
map.
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| THE QUEEN'S STEPWELL OF INDIA, by Dr. ZHU Xintian |
This is our latest publication authored by Dr. ZHU Xintian, who holds a doctorate from the Universite de la Sorbonne in Paris. She is also a professional photographer and has travelled extensively in India having done 20 years of research in Indian Art, History and Archaeology.
The book describes the Stepwell at Patan in Gujarat. It has a complete iconography of the Hindu divinities, the architecture of the Stepwell is unique and it is one of the fantastic monuments in India. Several apsaras or celestial nymphs are also depicted which lends a magnificent view to the stepwell. |
All the important divinities have been photographed in colour by Dr. ZHU Xintian
and commented for their iconography. She has specially written the book so that this exceptional monument is known the world over. The UNESCO contemplates to classify it as a Patrimoine de l'Humanité.
It is the first book on Indian Art in CHINESE language, in A4 size on art paper, 206 pages, 280 well-illustrated photos in colour with matt lamination. The spine of the book has a gold embossing.
ISBN 978-81-903943-0-7 |
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