Museums of Rajasthan - Hardcover

Kendra, Jawahar Kala

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0944142648 ISBN 13: 9780944142646

Verlag: Grantha Corporation, 2010

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Book by Singh Chandramani

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Reseña del editor

This compendium details the origin, history and importance of the government-managed museums in Rajasthan, India. The spectacular collections administered by Government of Rajasthan and housed at Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kota, Mandor, Mt Abu, Pali, Sikar, Ahar and Udaipur, illustrate the glorious heritage of the erstwhile Rajputana kingdoms. They display samples of India's best royal collections, archaeological findings and local crafts. Highlighting the rich cultural legacy of Rajasthan, this book offers a concise overview of the themes of these collections, with mention of the legendary royal figures and experts who envisaged these museums. It is an engaging visual record of superb artworks in stunning colour photographs, presented as a catalogue of significant objects, sculptures, paintings, weapons, crafts, terracotta ware and decorative arts. With an informative appendix containing useful information, this guide to Rajasthan's museums holds immense value for scholars, and serves as a resource for those waiting to explore Rajasthan.

Biografía del autor

Chandramani Singh is a scholar of art history, sculpture and museology. She is currently Director (documentation) at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur. With contributions from Devendra Handa, Rajendra Yadav, Navina Haider Haykel, Vijay Verma,Chandramani Singh, Dharmendar Kanwar, Amal Kumar Jha, Dipti Khera, and R S Mishra.

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• Verlag: Grantha Corporation
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0944142648
• ISBN 13: 9780944142646
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 208