India's mithila painting
Éditeur :
University of Washington Press
ISBN :
9780295753225
Date de publication :
22 avr. 2025
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Poids :
1293 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
A woman's art form transforms from home to high artSince at least the fifteenth century, Hindu women in the Mithila region of northern India have been painting images of deities, flora and fauna symbolizing fertility and prosperity, and floor designs that sacralize sites for ritual within their homes.