Preface -- The background -- Introduction -- History -- Krishna and the Indian tradition -- Bhakti movement -- Krishna in murals of Gujarat and Rajasthan -- Depiction of Krishna in wall paintings -- Nathdwara school of painting and influence of Pushti Marg -- Murals in medieval period of Gujarat and Rajasthan -- Krishna in folk and decorative arts -- The legend -- Feats and Leelas of Krishna -- Makhanchor: Krishna stealing butter -- Release of Gandharvas -- Krishna Gopala: pastoral life of Krishna -- Daanleela: demand of toll -- Kaliya Daman: quelling of serpent Kaliya -- Worship of Mount Govardhana -- Gopi Vastraharan: Krishna stealing clothes of Gopis -- Krishna plays Holi with Gopis -- Krishna Radha -- Venu Gopala: Krishna the flute player -- Rassleela -- Events before Krishna slaying Kansa -- Rukmini Vivah: wedding of Rukmini -- Krishna and Sudama -- Draupadi's Chirharan: forceful disrobing of Draupadi -- Vishnu and his incarnations -- Samudramanthan: churning of the ocean -- Gajendra Moksha: liberation of Gajendra, an elephant king -- Weighing of Krishna -- Nava-Nari Kunjara: Krishna astride an elephant formed by a group of Gopis -- Premanand and Okhaharan.
Summary:
"The Legend of Krishna in Wall Paintings of Gujarat and Rajasthan is a comprehensive documentation of the Krishna theme in an art form that is now on the verge of extinction. The exploits of Krishna have been and continue to be a great source of inspiration for the Indian artist. The author Pradip Zaveri has painstakingly collected images from temples, palaces, havelis, mansions, schools and houses during his extensive travels in Gujarat and Rajasthan. This book explores the Krishna myth in its historical and cultural context. This collection essentially tells the story of Krishna's life as a child and then moves on to his adolescence as a cowherd, followed by his romantic dalliances. It includes paintings that illustrate the deeds of Vishnu and his other avataras. These wall paintings provide detailed glimpses of the social and cultural life of the people. Sadly this form of artistic representation is on the verge of extinction. In this book Pradip Zaveri preserves for posterity's sake this vibrant tradition that is an integral part of the country's representative art forms." -- Publisher's description
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.