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Category : Bānkurā (India : District)
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Temples, Terracotta and Handicrafts
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Bānkurā (India : District)
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Art of Terracotta
Author: Arputha Rani SenguptaPublisher:
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
The book focuses on cult and cultural synthesis in India. The terracotta images are of profound nature and have significant role in fertility and funerary rituals. The terracotta temples of Bishnupur have also been dealt with. The main focus in on votive terracotta, which includes portable icons and sculptured veneer on architectural monuments of Bengal in the late medieval period. The images are vaishnavite and saivite krishna, Buddha as avatara or vishnu, Ramayana and Mahabharata scenes, etc. have been depicted. T
Temple Terracotta of Bengal
Author: Prodosh Das GuptaPublisher:
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Category : Relief (Sculpture)
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Color Bishnupur Terracotta Art
Author: Mrinal - Mitra AuthorPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
The 'Color Bishnupur Terracotta Art' book in the "World Culture Coloring Series," extends far beyond a regular coloring book. There are thirty-eight pages filled with images that are both culturally rich and stunning, complete with a brief historical footnote for each image. Pages also include a synopsis of the art form along with a page on creative activity. Images are multifunctional and besides coloring, can be used to create cutouts, masks, and various other crafts. Overall, the images are carefully chosen to inspire creativity in the minds of all the participants.
The Temple Terracotta of Bengal
Author: Prodosh DasguptaArtistry in Clay: Terracotta Goddesses Depicted on Temples of West Bengal
Author: Surya Shekhar DasPublisher: Clever Fox Publishing
ISBN: 9356487480
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
The Indian state of West Bengal is bestowed with a rich cultural heritage and great diversity of art forms. Arguably the most remarkable and unique of these art forms is housed on the surface of the so-called terracotta temples constructed mostly during 16th to 19th century CE. Intricate terracotta panels on the walls of these temples weave sacred tales from mythology, folklore as well as profane narratives of everyday life of both affluent and humble people. Probably nowhere in the world has this art form been more artistically displayed. But unfortunately, this magnificent art form of Bengal has been eclipsed by other contemporary mediaeval monuments better placed in the limelight of history and probably of destiny too. Considering the quality of terracotta treasure of West Bengal, one can affirm without any fear of contradiction that only in a few places in India, art lovers would find their souls better rewarded. In the beginning, the book contains brief discussion on the earliest Hindu goddesses, origin of figurative icons of goddesses, art of terracotta, theory of rasa, history of adornment of temple exterior using terracotta artwork in West Bengal, unique external forms of terracotta temples, and diversity of themes in terracotta depictions. Then the origin and course of history of around forty goddesses, depicted on terracotta temples, have been presented along with literary and archaeological evidence. It is undeniable that such a strong presence of the feminine voice as we find in Hindu tradition is wanting in the entire panorama of world religion, from ancient to modern times. But the real highlight of this book is the photographs of pertinent terracotta panels clicked by the author from a plethora of temples in different districts of West Bengal. Moreover, these photographs are supplemented with relevant specimens in medium other than terracotta. It includes stone, metal, wood, painting (both mural and miniature) etc. Overall, this book is embellished with around 260 illustrations many of which are being published for the first time.
The Terracotta Temple Complex of Sribati
Author: Arts and Crafts of Bankura
Author: Sreecheta Mukherjee Publisher: Aesthetics Media Services
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Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
This volume is a result of meticulous research on the arts and crafts of Bankura.
Temples of Bengal
Author: Sreecheta Mukherjee Publisher: Aesthetics Media Services
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Historical Dictionary of the Bengalis
Author: Kunal ChakrabartiPublisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810880245
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 605
Book Description
The Bengali (Bangla) speaking people are located in the northeastern part of South Asia, particularly in Bangladesh and two states of India – West Bengal and Tripura. There are almost 246 million Bengalis at present, which makes them the fifth largest speech community in the world. Despite political and social divisions, they share a common literary and musical culture and several habits of daily existence which impart to them a distinct identity. The Bengalis are known for their political consciousness and cultural accomplishments The Historical Dictionary of the Bengalis provides an overview of the Bengalis across the world from the earliest Chalcolithic cultures to the present. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 750 cross-referenced dictionary entries on politicians, educators and entrepreneurs, leaders of religious and secular institutions, writers, painters, actors and other cultural figures, and more generally, on the economy, education, political parties, religions, women and minorities, literature, art and architecture, music, cinema and other major sectors. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Bengalis.