Pahari Paintings: The Horst Metzger Collection in the Museum Rietberg
Author: B. N. Goswamy, Eberhard Fischer
ISBN: 978-9385285721
Price: Rs. 1425.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Catalog of the donated paintings of Horst Metzger.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 112 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-9385285721.
About the Author
Dr B.N. Goswamy, is Professor Emeritus of Art History at the Panjab University, Chandigarh. His work covers a wide range and is highly regarded, especially in the area of Indian painting. He has received many honors, has taught at several universities across the world, and has been responsible for major exhibitions of Indian art at international venues. He is the author of over 25 books on Indian art and culture including, The Essence of Indian Art (1986); Pahari Masters: Court Painters of Northern India (with E. Fischer; 1992); and, most recently, The Spirit of Indian Painting: Close Encounters with 101 Great Works (2015).Dr Eberhard Fischer, was Director of the Museum Rietberg, Zurich, from 1972 to 1998. Since 1965, when he first went to India on a teaching assignment at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, he has continuously worked in the country, from Gujarat to Orissa and Himachal Pradesh to Kerala. He has collaborated with many distinguished Indian scholars including B.N. Goswamy, Dinanath Pathy, Haku Shah, Jyotindra Jain, and Balan Nambiar, on joint exhibitions as well as publications. He is the author of a large number of books on Indian paintings and textiles, as also on African art. In 2011, he produced the film Nainsukh, on the 18th century Pahari painter, directed by Amit Dutta. Dr Fischer was the recipient of the Padma Shri in 2012.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-9385285721
- Publisher
- Niyogi Books
- Pan-India Delivery
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What is this book about?
Pahari Paintings: The Horst Metzger Collection in the Museum Rietberg is an acclaimed work by B. N. Goswamy, Eberhard Fischer, offering readers an engaging exploration of children's books themes with rich narrative depth and authentic storytelling.
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 as a premium window into the refined world of Pahari paintings. Drawn from the Horst Metzger Collection at Museum Rietberg, it combines scholarly insight with rich visual documentation, making it ideal for serious study and quiet admiration alike. Whether you’re researching Indian miniature traditions or building a personal art library, this beautifully produced catalog feels like owning a piece of museum history—thoughtful, authoritative, and deeply rewarding to return to.
- Published by Niyogi Books.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 112.
Catalog Description
Catalog of the donated paintings of Horst Metzger.
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