tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post6529909753025155339..comments2024-03-28T06:07:19.165-07:00Comments on Saffron Tree: Captured in Miniature: Mughal Lives through Mughal ArtPraba Ramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12124515962155387444noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-43476257795856604092010-10-24T11:10:35.301-07:002010-10-24T11:10:35.301-07:00Art: Danke!
Praba: Totally apt observation re the...Art: Danke!<br /><br />Praba: Totally apt observation re the spill-over effect. For instance, in the exhibition I mentioned we pored over a series of twelve paintings depicting all the maasas or months of the year with Lord Krishna and the gopikas as the central theme. <br />Will certainly keep my eyes/ears open and tell you if I come across anything relevant to your Ming art project. Sounds uber interesting! <br /><br />K’s mom: Wish they’d be more of these though. I know, I’m being greedy but hey one can always hope!<br /><br />MM: Hear hear!Choxboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741540918529448553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-67838283116200806532010-10-24T08:35:49.653-07:002010-10-24T08:35:49.653-07:00if only school texts were done in as interesting a...if only school texts were done in as interesting a manner...the mad mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535453643548976883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-13111407512397414032010-10-23T20:17:38.518-07:002010-10-23T20:17:38.518-07:00fascinating! and really good to know Indian art hi...fascinating! and really good to know Indian art history books available for kids. added to the list.Anushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03887052887207435095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-26583120770202552092010-10-23T18:29:05.894-07:002010-10-23T18:29:05.894-07:00Aweinspiring, Chox! Your review captures very inte...Aweinspiring, Chox! Your review captures very interesting details. The book sounds exceptional. <br /><br />I love how the artform porttrays a mix of realistic and natural elements. An interesting aspect about miniature is the spill-over effect from the mughal court to the mainstream leading to so many artists creating pieces depicting indian fables, epics and other themes in miniature.<br /><br />Interesting art history.Would love to recommend mughal/miniature theme and the book for art appreciation here. I am doing art of the Ming dynasty in the month of May for K's class. Each month it's a different country/culture. If you have any recommendations on the topic, please let me know. Thanks!Praba Ramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12124515962155387444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-35486097071909934312010-10-23T11:23:45.830-07:002010-10-23T11:23:45.830-07:00Sounds lovely and the review makes it even more at...Sounds lovely and the review makes it even more attractive!artnavynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-21258100666643811992010-10-23T09:50:38.540-07:002010-10-23T09:50:38.540-07:00Sathish: Thanks. The artsist often worked together...Sathish: Thanks. The artsist often worked together on apianting apparently. There are more details in the book, its really worth owning. By the way, there are many books about miniatures and the artists as well - but this one is specifically targeted at children and is awesome in how it does not dumb anything down yet is child-friendly.<br /><br />Ranjani: Thanks!<br /><br />Vibha: Sure!<br /><br />WJ: Agree - its a book you wish did not end at all. And hey maybe you can try your hand at it!<br /><br />Subhasree: Thanks, do check it out, bet you’ll like it.<br /><br />utbt: Yes there are many books now that creatively make history interesting.<br /><br />Meera: My pleasure and agree!<br /><br />Tharini: It is indeed.<br /><br />Sandhya: Sure!Choxboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741540918529448553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-56621154756490829872010-10-23T07:20:43.116-07:002010-10-23T07:20:43.116-07:00Wow! The cover page is captivating enough to pick ...Wow! The cover page is captivating enough to pick up the book. <br /><br />The only time I have seen authentic mughal art is at the Taj Mahal in Agra. Although not in its original glory, it atill is incomparable. I can imagine how the attention to detail may have been in the miniatures. <br /><br />Wonderful, too, how Shirodkar has brought the mughal history alive through the discussions. This is a must read, Chox. Putting in my claim to borrow it after Vibha. At least a dekko before you hand it to her.sandhyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654489216158421654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-39730235890608470612010-10-23T07:20:41.907-07:002010-10-23T07:20:41.907-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.sandhyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654489216158421654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-78212990246256964752010-10-23T07:18:05.644-07:002010-10-23T07:18:05.644-07:00Facinating!Facinating!Tharinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553983156612215920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-16246878406594770672010-10-23T07:04:58.922-07:002010-10-23T07:04:58.922-07:00Thanks for "passing" this book on Chox:)...Thanks for "passing" this book on Chox:)<br />Liked how the author makes it interactive; ll mainstream History material in school should be made like this!Meera Sriramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920643047652671176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-69077741255317711812010-10-23T06:57:09.133-07:002010-10-23T06:57:09.133-07:00Sounds great Chox.
I am happy about Indian publis...Sounds great Chox.<br /><br />I am happy about Indian publishers coming up with books on Indian art history. Much needed.utbtkidshttp://www.utbtkids.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-17028154218788535882010-10-23T06:30:53.601-07:002010-10-23T06:30:53.601-07:00Wow... that sure seems to be an amazing book. And ...Wow... that sure seems to be an amazing book. And the review was interesting.Subhashreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02056826644628075658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-43983304287072260742010-10-23T06:28:44.026-07:002010-10-23T06:28:44.026-07:00Just got my copy of this stunner, and I'm flip...Just got my copy of this stunner, and I'm flipping through the pages as I read this review. Do wish there were more pages, and would have liked to know a bit more about the way they made their paints.wordjunkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767884710407108103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-38466919268713878402010-10-23T05:31:06.549-07:002010-10-23T05:31:06.549-07:00Interesting review Chox. Can I borrow this one whe...Interesting review Chox. Can I borrow this one when we meet?Vibhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251018763698523629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-30227965547370754922010-10-23T05:29:36.590-07:002010-10-23T05:29:36.590-07:00Fantastic review Chox...felt transported to the Mu...Fantastic review Chox...felt transported to the Mughal times ! Will definitely check it out.ranjani.sathishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10450770799790366871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-82685303484564132552010-10-23T05:17:57.751-07:002010-10-23T05:17:57.751-07:00Wow. Very nice book.
Would love to know more abo...Wow. Very nice book. <br /><br />Would love to know more about the artists.sathishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061644730228380194noreply@blogger.com