Temples, Terracotta and Handicrafts

Temples, Terracotta and Handicrafts PDF Author:
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Category : Bānkurā (India : District)
Languages : en
Pages : 88

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Temples, Terracotta and Handicrafts

Temples, Terracotta and Handicrafts PDF Author:
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Category : Bānkurā (India : District)
Languages : en
Pages : 88

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Art of Terracotta

Art of Terracotta PDF Author: Arputha Rani Sengupta
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 310

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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

Temple Terracotta of Bengal PDF Author: Prodosh Das Gupta
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Category : Relief (Sculpture)
Languages : en
Pages : 78

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Arts and Crafts of Bankura

Arts and Crafts of Bankura PDF Author: Sreecheta Mukherjee
Publisher: Aesthetics Media Services
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Languages : en
Pages : 136

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This volume is a result of meticulous research on the arts and crafts of Bankura.

The Temple Terracotta of Bengal

The Temple Terracotta of Bengal PDF Author: Prodosh Dasgupta
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Languages : en
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Color Bishnupur Terracotta Art

Color Bishnupur Terracotta Art PDF Author: Mrinal - Mitra Author
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Languages : en
Pages : 42

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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.

Artistry in Clay: Terracotta Goddesses Depicted on Temples of West Bengal

Artistry in Clay: Terracotta Goddesses Depicted on Temples of West Bengal PDF Author: Surya Shekhar Das
Publisher: Clever Fox Publishing
ISBN: 9356487480
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 282

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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

The Terracotta Temple Complex of Sribati PDF Author:
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Category : Temples
Languages : en
Pages : 12

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Temples of Bengal

Temples of Bengal PDF Author: Sreecheta Mukherjee
Publisher: Aesthetics Media Services
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Languages : en
Pages : 134

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Archaic Terracotta Sculpture from the Temple at Veil

Archaic Terracotta Sculpture from the Temple at Veil PDF Author: Roberta Grace Taylor
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Languages : en
Pages : 156

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