CHOLA SACRED BRONZES OF SOUTHERN INDIA, VIDYA DEHEJIA
Author: Vidya Dehejia
ISBN: 9781903973837
Price: Rs. 2375.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Between the eighth and the thirteenth centuries, the Chola dynasty was the dominant cultural, religious and political force in southern India. The most spectacular elements of the dynasty's artistic legacy are its bronze representations of Shiva and other Hindu gods. This illustrated book presents nearly thirty of these works. Expert authors explore how and why the figures came to be made and examine the role they played within Hinduism and Chola culture. Full-page illustrations and numerous details reveal the bronzes' sensual beauty, which will be a revelation to a Western audience.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: English, 160 pages. Reference ISBN: 9781903973837.
About the Author
Vidya Dehejia is Barbara Stoler Miller Professor of Indian and South Asian Art at Columbia University and a leading global authority on Indian sculpture.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9781903973837
- Publisher
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Between the eighth and the thirteenth centuries, the Chola dynasty was the dominant cultural, religious and political force in southern India. The most spectacular elements of the dynasty's artistic legacy are its bronze representations of Shiva and other Hindu gods. This illustrated book presents...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for the way it brings the spiritual power and sensual beauty of Chola bronzes vividly to life. As a premium, heavily illustrated reference, it doesn’t just show you masterpieces—it explains why they were made, how they were worshipped, and what they meant within Chola society. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or serious art lover, this book lets you experience these iconic sculptures as living objects of devotion, culture, and extraordinary craftsmanship.
- Published by Royal Academy of Arts.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 160.
Catalog Description
Between the eighth and the thirteenth centuries, the Chola dynasty was the dominant cultural, religious and political force in southern India. The most spectacular elements of the dynasty's artistic legacy are its bronze representations of Shiva and other Hindu gods. This illustrated book presents nearly thirty of these works. Expert authors explore how and why the figures came to be made and examine the role they played within Hinduism and Chola culture. Full-page illustrations and numerous details reveal the bronzes' sensual beauty, which will be a revelation to a Western audience.
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