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ISBN10: 8170174295, ISBN13: 9788170174295, [publisher: Abhinav, New Delhi] Hardcover Contents Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. List of Sketches. 1. Peacock in history mythology and literature. 2. Peacock in stone terracotta and bronze sculpture. 3. Peacock in paintings. 4. Peacock in decorative arts. 5. Peacock in textiles. 6. Peacock its uses. References. Appendices i. Takht i Taos (Peacock throne). ii. Peacock in Brihat Samhita. iii. Peacock in Charaka Samhita. iv. Peacock in Sushrut Samhita. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. The National Bird of India is the Peacock. Majestic and graceful with a beautiful form and charming colours it caught the fancy of the Indian artisans from early times who used it profusely in their artistic creations. From the Harappan 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 colourful illustrations and 25 sketches on the subject show various aspects of Peacock in art forms. 170 pp.
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