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The Book of Devi

Sharma Bulbul


Editeur - Casa editrice

Penguin Books India

 

  Asia
India
India


Anno - Date de Parution

2003

Pagine - Pages

168

Titolo originale

The Book of Devi

Lingua originale

Lingua - language - langue

eng


The Book of Devi  

Devi, Mother and Protector of the World, is one of the most loved figures of Hindu iconography. Her essence encompasses the ferocity of Durga, the compassion of Lakhsmi, the erudition of Saraswati and the terrible thirst for battle of Kalika, In her various incarnations Devi is warrior, mother, faithful wife and the fount of knowledge, delivering all that her devotees ask of her. Bulbul Sharma tells the fascinating story of Devi in this book, drawing upon the many strands of myth and legend contained in ancient scriptures and also in folklore. She looks at how these stories were created, how they changed down the ages, and the vision of the world they uphold. Rich in drama and symbolism, these stories live today with the same intensity as they did when they were first told.

 


Recensione in altra lingua (English):

Bulbul Sharma is an artist and a writer. She is the author of Tales of Fabled Beasts, Gods and Demons.



Biografia

Bulbul Sharma è nata a Delhi, dove vive e lavora. Scrittrice e pittrice, insegna arte ai bambini disabili. Collabora al quotidiano «The Asian Age».
“Bulbul Sharma (1952- ) did Bachelors in Russian language and Literature at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and later worked at the Lalit Kala Studios.

The main theme of her paintings is women and environment. Her lush, intensely colored paintings depict gentle women in idyllic forest settings, and reflect her considerable interest in the natural world.

She has had many solo shows in prestigious art galleries and has widely participated in group shows in India and abroad. She has been a part of National Exhibition of Art at Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. She has attended many Art Camps and conducted Workshops for NGOs and Schools. She has varied interests and has attended art workshops for paper mache, recycled paper making, mono-printing and paper pulp craft for children.

Her works are in Collections of National Gallery of Modern Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Chandigarh Museum, National Institute of Health, Washington, The Nehru Centre, London, Maurya Sheraton Delhi, and many private collections in India and abroad. Bulbul uses the lyrical nuances of Kalidasa's poetry along with strong and vibrant colours setting up equation between flora, fauna and female form.

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