Guest guest Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 KHAJURAHO UNKNOWN (English) A Coffee Table Book on Khajuraho By Onkar Rahi Photographs by P S Saini 2006 290 x 220 mm 464 art plates in 4 colour Hardcover Deluxe Edition Rs. 6000 Khajuraho Unknown is a book on the beautiful Khajuraho temples. The Khajuraho temple complex, comprising of both Hindu and Jain temples, is a world heritage site in the heart of Bundelkhand. It boasts of a beauty in sculpture that is almost lyrical in quality. The refinement, finish and finesse of the love iconography found in the temples of Khajuraho mark them as unique in the world. Khajuraho art has the fluidity of structure that allows for pensive faces and bodies that are a riot of activity. The sculpture is like refined poetry: lucid, flowing, soothing and arresting at the same time. The gorgeous collage of photographs is accompanied by an insightful commentary and an interpretation of the Khajuraho sculptures from tantric, yogic and spiritual perspectives. This book is a collector's item. No library is complete without this book. Chapter Scheme ................ Preface Acknowledgements Key to Transliteration Chapter 1, Asking for the Truth Chapter 2, Temples of Our Desires Chapter 3, Spiritual and Traditional Chapter 4, Aesthetic Perceptions Chapter 5, In Love with Echoes Chapter 6, All that the Soul Accepts Chapter 7, Woman: A Symbol of Joy Chapter 8, Philosophy Chapter 9, Metaphysics Chapter 10, Tantric Background Chapter 11, Yogini Influence: Tantric Tradition Chapter 12, Erotica Tradition Chapter 13, Classical Tradition Chapter 14, Khajuraho in Erotics and Meditation Chapter 15, Tryst with the Vibrant, the Revolting and the Peaceful Chapter 16, Khajuraho Temples Chapter 17, Western Group of Temples Chapter 18, Eastern Group of Temples Chapter 19, Southern Group of Temples Chapter 20, Something Special Chapter 21, Idol Study and Culture Chapter 22, World of Idols Chapter 23, Khajuraho in Folklore and History Chapter 24, Administration in Candela History Select Glossary Bibliography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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