![Rajput painting-Volume I (Text), Volume II (Plates) Being an Account of the Hindu Paintings of Rajasthan and the Panjab Himalayas from the Sixteenth to the Nineteenth Century [Hardcover]](https://thebookishowl.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01RPy1SfeqL-933.gif)
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This landmark two-volume work by the distinguished art historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy provides an authoritative account of Hindu paintings from Rajasthan and the Panjab Himalayas during the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries. Volume I contains detailed textual analysis and historical context, while Volume II presents a comprehensive collection of plates showcasing masterpieces of Rajput painting.
Coomaraswamy’s scholarship explores the aesthetic principles, iconographic themes, and regional variations that characterize this rich artistic tradition. The study examines how Rajput painters drew inspiration from Sanskrit literature, devotional practices, and court life to create distinctive visual narratives. This essential reference illuminates the cultural and artistic significance of Rajput paintings within the broader context of Indian art history.
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