Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior
In conjunction with the exhibition, this catalog features a wealth of paintings, sculptures, and ritual objects that were made in India between the fourth and twentieth centuries. The artworks provide a survey of Hindu art styles as well as an examination of the Vaishnaya (Vishnu-worshiping) tradition. The catalog reveals the complexity of Vishnu's character as he assumes new forms, known as avatars, in order to save the Earth from various dangers and interact with the divine.Softcover only
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