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The
Splendour of Himalayan Art & Culture
Ashok
Jerath |
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| ISBN |
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8173870349 |
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| Year
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1995
/ First |
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| Pages |
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167
+ 31 plates |
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| Size
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8.5"
X 5.5" / Hardcover |
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| Price |
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Rs.
350 |
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| Availability |
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Yes |
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The Himalayas are a source of inspiration
and challenge to the researchers, intellectuals and
adventurers. The lofty mountains with snow-clad peaks
and lush green forests fascinate one and all.
This work on the art and culture of people of the
Himalayan region is fourth in sequence by the author.
After Folk Art of Duggar; Ripples in the Himalayas;
and Rajat Shikhron Ke Rupehle Swar, this work completes
the first phase of studies of Himalayan culture. Earlier
Kumaon, Garhwal, Kashmir and Ladakh Himalayas and
their ranges were covered in detail. With the inclusion
of Dhauladhar ranges and nearby surroundings of Kangra,
Palampur, Baijnath, Mandi, Kullu, Manali, Lahaul &
Spiti, Kinnaur and upper regions of Shimla in this
book, it completes the studies of western Himalayas.
The author has visited himself in most of these areas
and collected the data so that first hand information
can be provided to the readers. In a way it is a first
endeavour in this field wherein the people and the
land are discussed collectively for the first time.
However, individual tribes of Himachal Pradesh do
find their place in sociological studies done in the
field, but we do not find a comparative study for
which an objective effort has been made in this book
for the benefit of readers and art historians alike.
The book covers the art, architecture and cultural
aspects of Himachal Pradesh. References have also
been made to Basohli, Jammu, Manket, etc. as the Pahari
art of minature paintings had its own legacy in these
erstwhile kingdoms.
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| Preface
1. The People and Tribes
--- 1. Gaddis—the
nomads
--- 2. Gujjars—the
gypsies of the Himalayas
--- 3. Kinners—the
highlanders
--- 4. Lahaulis
--- 5. Malana—the
oldest parliament of the world
2. Folk Culture
--- 1. Chiselling the romance
on sandstones
--- 2. Folk theatres of
Himachal Pradesh
--- ---Karyala
--- ---Bhagtan
--- ---Banthara
--- ---Buddha,
Harnatra, Jhanki and Bandha
--- 3. Pahari Rumaals and
Ornamental Choulis
3. Art and Architecture
--- 1. Magnificent temple
--- ---Shikhra
style of temples
--- ---Pagoda
type of temples
--- ---Temples
of hill style
--- ---Temples
of pent roofs
--- 2. Building of hill
style
4. Miniature Paintings
--- 1. Splendour of Pahari
art
--- 2. Delicate touch of
Kangra Kalam
--- 3. Miniature paintings
of Guler school
--- 4. Miniature paintings
of Kullu school
--- 5. Chamba school of
miniature paintings
--- 6. Pahari miniature
paintings: origin, development and execution
--- 7. Hands that created
the beauty
--- 8. Master painters
of miniature world
5. Wall Paintings
--- 1. Wall paintings of
Arki
--- 2. Wall paintings of
Sheesh Mahal
6. Famous Shrines
--- 1. Chamunda Devi, a
reservoir of sculptures
--- 2. Baijnath, a marvel
of architecture
--- 3. Hidimba Devi, a
masterpiece of Pagoda style
--- 4. Bijali Mahadev
7. Centres of Culture and Learning
--- 1. Sardar Sobha Singh
Art Gallery, Andretta
--- 2. Open Air Theatre
of Norah Richards
--- 3. Himachal Lok Sanskirit
Sansthan, Mandi
--- 4. Roerich Nicholas
and Art Gallery, Naggar
--- 5. Enchanting castle
of Naggar
--- 6. Mcleodganj, the
mystic land
--- 7. Viceregal lodge,
the center for advanced studies, Shimla
--- 8. Tara Palace, a castle
in the valley of Kangra
8. Legends of Art and Culture
--- 1. Gambari Devi, the
legendary folklorist
--- 2. Shanti Bisht, a
folk singer of repute
--- 3. Legends of Kangra
painting
--- 4. Unsung heroes of
folk ballads
Bibliography
Index
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Born
at Jammu, Dr. Ashok Jerath is a prolific
writer, an author of twenty-three books in addition
to hundreds of articles and research papers published
in reputed magazines on the subjects of art, architecture
and social anthropology. He is an acclaimed art critic
and an expert in the field of Himalayan art and culture.
His book Folk Art of Duggar is a landmark in the field
of Dogra folk culture of this region. His book on Ripples
in the Himalayas is a treatise on sociological anthropology
of the people inhabiting the western Himalaya. Another
book Rajat Shikhron ke Rupehle Swar opens new horizons
in the field of folk culture of this region. The book
was awarded by Central Hindi Directorate. Dr. Jerath
is an authority on comparative study of literature;
his work, Stream of Consciousness and Hindi Fiction,
has been acknowledged as one of the best works in this
field.
Dr. Jerath has been awarded twice by Central Hindi Directorate
and once by J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.
He was honoured by almost three scores of literary and
cultural organisations for his services rendered in
the field of folk culture and literature. He is a laureate
of national scholarship bestowed upon him by National
cademy of Letters, Sahitya Academy, New Delhi. He was
honoured to be member of several prestigious institutions
like Jammu University’s Oriental Faculty and Research
Studies and a jury member of Sahitya Academy.
Dr. Jerath is a broadcaster by profession and he has
done some pioneering work in the field of production
of documentaries both for Radio and Doordarshan which
has been acclaimed at national level. At present he
is serving as Station Director in All India Radio, Jammu.
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