The Splendour of Himalayan Art and Culture"The Himalayas are a source of inspiration and challenge to the researchers, intellectuals and adventurers. The lofty mountains with snow-clad peaks and lush green forests fascinate one and all. This work on the art and culture of people of the Himalayan region is fourth in sequence by the author. After Folk Art of Duggar; Ripples in the Himalayas; and Rajat Shikhron Ke Rupehle Swar, this work completes the first phase of studies of Himalayan culture. Earlier Kumaon, Garhwal, Kashmir and Ladakh Himalayas and their ranges were covered in detail. With the inclusion of Dhauladhar ranges and nearby surroundings of Kangra, Palampur, Baijnath, Mandi, Kullu, Manali, Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur and upper regions of Shimla in this book, it completes the studies of western Himalayas. The author has visited himself in most of these areas and collected the data so that first hand information can be provided to the readers. In a way it is a first endeavour in this field wherein the people and the land are discussed collectively for the first time. However, individual tribes of Himachal Pradesh do find their place in sociological studies done in the field, but we do not find a comparative study for which an objective effort has been made in this book for the benefit of readers and art historians alike. The book covers the art, architecture and cultural aspects of Himachal Pradesh. References have also been made to Basohli, Jammu, Manket, etc. as the Pahari art of minature paintings had its own legacy in these erstwhile kingdoms." -- Cover description. |
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acumenship alongwith architecture art and culture art gallery artists Bakarwals Bandralta Banthara Basohli beautiful Bharmour bride brother building carved centre Chamba Chamunda characters chiselled Choulis clan colours constructed created dance dancers Darbar decorated deity Devas Devi Dhauladhar Dogra erected famous festival feudal lords flowers Gaddi Garhwal Geet Govind goddesses gods Gujjars Guler Haridwar Hidimba Himachal Pradesh Himalayas images India ings Jamlu Devta Jammu Kalam Kangra Kangra paintings Kangra style kilometres king Kinnaur Kinners Kullu lady Lama Lord Krishna Lord Shiva Maharaja Malana Manak Mandi Manku marriage miniature paintings monastery Moula Ram Mughal museum musical Naggar Nainsukh named Norah Richards Nurpur ornaments Pahari Pahari paintings painter panels performance popularly known portraits Raja Balwant Dev Raja Sansar Chand ranges Ranjit Dev region rituals royal Rumaals Sansar Chand Shakti Shikhra style Shimla side situated Sobha Singh Sohni Mahiwal stones structure temple theatre Udhampur valley village wall paintings worship
References to this book
Guide to Trekking in Himachal: Over 65 Treks and 100 Destinations Minakshi Chaudhry Limited preview - 2003 |