Ganadevata Hundred Ganesha Icons from Vasant Chowdhury In The Collection of Indian Museum

Name: Ganadevata Hundred Ganesha Icons from Vasant Chowdhury In The Collection of Indian Museum
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Author: Vasant Chowdhury
ISBN: N0639

by Vasant Chowdhury,

ISBN:	N0639
Book Name:	Ganadevata Hundred Ganesha Icons from Vasant Chowdhury In The Collection of Indian Museum
Author:	Vasant Chowdhury,
Publisher:	Indian Museum Calcuta
Edition:	FIRST
Language:	English
Binding:	Paper Back
Publish Year:	2021
Total Pages:	80
Availablity:	Only 2 Left in Stock

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Ganadevata: Hundred Ganesha Icons from Vasant Chowdhury is an authoritative catalog showcasing a vast collection of South Asian Ganesha art housed in the Indian Museum, Kolkata. The icons range from the 17th to 19th centuries and feature diverse regional styles, materials, and iconographic details.The collection spans a rich variety of artifacts, highlighting the versatility of Ganesha's depiction across India and its neighboring regions:Iconographic HighlightsMaterials & Styles: The catalog covers brass, bronze, copper, terracotta, and porcelain figures.Regional Roots: Pieces feature distinct stylistic origins from Eastern India, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Nepal.Arms & Postures: The book highlights Ganesha in various forms, ranging from two to sixteen arms, alongside dynamic poses such as dancing Ganesha (Nataraja style) and standard seated postures (lalitasana).Attributes: Depictions feature standard divine symbols including the elephant goad (ankusa), noose (pasa), broken tusk, and a modaka-filled pot belly

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