Overview
In this book, the author brings to the reader the Goddess Parvati, the Female Principle, consort of the God Shiva, lover, mother, provider, embodiment of beauty. In showing her in each of her manifestations, he tries to create the ambience that would normally exist around her to show her in her true glory. The images in stone come mostly from the classical period in north India. The dominant theme in the stone sculptures is the amorousness of Shiva and Parvati, and images of the generic term Uma-Maheshvara, half female-half male. Chola bronze images are also included, as are images painted on glass, later miniature paintings and folk paintings.The book, Parvati: Goddess of Love [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781890206123 in Hardcover by Harsha Dehejia may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
01/01/1980
ISBN-10:
1890206121
ISBN-13:
9781890206123
Pages:
120
Publisher:
Mapin Publishing Gp Pty Ltd
