Folder Name: 1367
Book Name: 4189.pdf
Summary: The book is a compilation of new material on Indian painting, with many color illustrations, providing insight into the classic age of India's pictorial art, including frescoes of Sittannavasal from the time of Mahendravarman I. It also covers secular painting of medieval Gujarat and the Moghul artistic style under Shah Jahan, showcasing portraits and scenes of daily life. The text touches upon historical contexts like the ban on animal slaughter during Jain festivals by Akbar and the subsequent reinstatement after his reign. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to illustrations by Chaitu, a renowned Pahari artist depicting tales from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, with focused attention on human figures within simple color schemes and natural ease of drawing, reflecting the artist's prolific and detached approach to storytelling through art.