"The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry" by W. G. Archer is an investigation into how the Hindu god Krishna is shown in Indian art and poems. It looks at Indian culture and the ideas of love, religion, and what things mean in paintings and stories about Krishna, especially his love for Radha and other women. At the start, it looks at what makes Indian painting special when it comes to love stories, and compares it to Mughal art. Archer explains that nature in these paintings symbolizes love and desire and that to really understand the art, you need to know the poems and stories that go with them, because they show Krishna's divine and fun personality. Archer’s goal is to explain Krishna's complex importance in Indian religion and culture by looking closely at how these themes are shown in art and writing.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry
By W. G. (William George) Archer
Uncover the romantic and spiritual world of a Hindu god through vibrant paintings and poetry that reveal the secrets of love, longing, and divine play.
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About the AuthorWilliam George Archer, OBE (1907-1979) was a British civil servant and art historian, and later museum curator.
William George Archer, OBE (1907-1979) was a British civil servant and art historian, and later museum curator.
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