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Garuda in Medieval Art and Mythology

SKU: 9788188934522

2,125.00

Explore the divine avian mount of Vishnu, Garuda, in medieval Indian art and mythology. This authoritative study meticulously traces Garuda’s Puranic origins and literary significance, before delving into its profound visual representation across the Indian subcontinent. Discover how this powerful deity shaped plastic and pictorial arts from early medieval Calukya and Pallava periods through Vijayanagara-Nayaka art. Essential for art historians, mythology scholars, and enthusiasts of Indian culture and temple iconography. It also examines Garuda’s presence in Greater Indian art from Nepal, Cambodia, and Jawa.

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Description

  • Publisher : Sharada Publishing House (1 February 2009)
  • Language : English
  • Hardcover : 150 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 8188934526
  • ISBN-13 : 978-8188934522
  • Dimensions : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
  • Country of Origin : India