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Book Synopsis: Exploring the topic of narrativity in Indian art, this beautiful and deeply researched book considers illustrations to the Bhagavata Purana, the Ramayana, the Ragamala, and a range of texts in the Persian language, notably the Shahnama. Featuring stunning reproductions of paintings made between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries from the Edwin Binney 3rd Collection at The San Diego Museum of Art, the publication includes thorough and fascinating explanations of the narrative of each text, including how that narrative is visually conveyed. Essays examine why these particular stories are so enduring, why patrons may have chosen to have a copy of a particular text made for their own collections, and how artists responded to the challenge of creating new versions of venerable classics. Distributed for The San Diego Museum of Art
Exhibition Schedule:
Princeton University Art Museum (11/19/16–02/05/17)
Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, TX (07/09/17–10/15/17)
The San Diego Museum of Art (03/03/18–06/12/18)

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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Indian art with the extraordinary book, Epic Tales from Ancient India: Paintings from The San Diego Museum of Art. This carefully researched and visually stunning publication takes you on a journey through the rich narrative traditions of India, featuring illustrations to legendary texts like the Bhagavata Purana, the Ramayana, the Ragamala, and even the Persian classic, Shahnama.

What makes this book truly exceptional are the incredible reproductions of 16th to 19th-century paintings from the renowned Edwin Binney 3rd Collection. Each painting is a work of art in itself, conveying the narrative of its corresponding text with astounding beauty and precision.

Delve into the fascinating explanations provided by this book, as it uncovers the secrets of how these timeless stories continue to captivate and inspire. Discover why patrons of art commissioned their own copies of these texts, and marvel at how artists embarked on the challenging task of reinventing ancient classics for a new audience.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the world of Indian art like never before. Order your copy of Epic Tales from Ancient India: Paintings from The San Diego Museum of Art today and journey through centuries of artistic brilliance.

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