Picturing Passion: Paintings of the Gita Govinda

Authors

  • Cynthia Packert

Keywords:

Vaishnava painting, illustrated manuscripts, miniature art, Krishna-Rādhā iconography

Abstract

The article Picturing Passion by Cynthia Packert surveys visual representations of Gīta Govinda in miniature paintings and manuscripts across India. Packert analyzes regional styles and iconographic choices that translate Jayadeva’s poetic imagery into devotional art, especially focusing on Rādhā-Krishna themes.

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Published

2013-12-13

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2013): Gita Govinda (Fall )

Section

Articles