Author: Krishna Lal
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 169
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8170174295
Description
The National Bird of India is the Peacock. Majestic and graceful, with a beautiful form and charming colors, it caught the fancy of the Indian artisans from early times, who used it profusely in their artistic creations. From the Hardpan period to the present day, in every art expression, the peacock is beautifully portrayed. It has been depicted as a sacred bird; mount of Kartikeya, an important deity of Hindu pantheon and an absent lover in the miniature paintings.
The present monograph is an in-depth study of all aspects related to this bird. Its habitat, history, narration in Indian mythology and literature, various forms, its uses and medicinal properties mentioned in ancient texts. 107 carefully selected colorful illustrations and 25 sketches on the subject show various aspects of Peacock in art forms.
Contents
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
LIST OF SKETCHES
CHAPTER 1
Peacock in History, Mythology and Literature
CHAPTER 2
Peacock in Stone, Terracotta and Bronze Sculpture
CHAPTER 3
Peacock in Paintings
CHAPTER 4
Peacock in Decorative Arts
CHAPTER 5
Peacock in Textiles
CHAPTER 6
Peacock-Its Uses
REFERENCES
APPENDIX I
Takht-I-Taos (Peacock throne)
APPENDIX II
Peacock in Brihat Samhita
APPENDIX III
Peacock in Charaka Samhita
APPENDIX IV
Peacock in Sushrut Samhita
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX