A Galaxy of Musicians, one of Ravi Varma’s most famous paintings, depicts 11 Indian women who appear to be in the midst of an elaborate musical performance.
Dr. Cristin McKnight Sethi
Understanding geography is particularly important for the study of art of South Asia.
Geographic regions of South Asia
Why are Vishnu and Krishna blue? There are a variety of responses that can be found in the diverse literature and art of South Asia
Understanding divine “blueness” in South Asia
Lord Krishna is an important figure in the Hindu pantheon who appears often in works of art and architecture.
Representations of Krishna
Maithil painters use imagery from their own lives and share their personal perspectives in their artwork
Painting in Mithila, an introduction
The diverse objects from South Asia that fill the world’s museums and are valued as important works of art can sometimes be daunting to teach and study.
Challenges, opportunities, and approaches for studying South ...
Not all tangible cultural heritage is in need of preservation, and sometimes a community requires, even celebrates, the destruction of cultural objects.
Submerged, burned, and scattered: celebrating the destruction ...
An empty throne, footsteps, and a wheel—rather than represent the Buddha directly, sculptors relied on symbols.
Images of enlightenment: aniconic vs. iconic depictions ...
An empty throne, footsteps, and a wheel—rather than represent the Buddha directly, sculptors relied on symbols.
Images of Enlightenment: Aniconic vs. Iconic Depictions ...
Beautiful women and loving couples adorn this temple. Together, they symbolize fertility, growth, and divine union.
A-Level: Sacred space and symbolic form at ...
Beautiful women and loving couples adorn this temple. Together, they symbolize fertility, growth, and divine union.
Sacred space and symbolic form at Lakshmana ...
An empty throne, footsteps, and a wheel—rather than represent the Buddha directly, sculptors relied on symbols.
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