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Detail: Fantastic legends surround the plethora of deities that populate the religions of India. The sources for these images range from religious scriptures to great Indian epics. Dynamic sculptures and paintings refer to these tales of awesome beings who can morph in form, character, and size. This exhibition, organized to coincide with Nalini Malani: Transgressions, features select works from Asia Society’s renowned permanent collection. |
Phone No.: 212-288-6400 Fax: 212-517-8315 Contact Email: [email protected] Site URL: http://asiasociety.org/new-york/exhibitions/tales-wonder-indian-art-asia-society-museum-collection |
Krishna Dancing on Kaliya (Kaliyahimarddaka Krishna) |
India, Tamil Nadu Chola period, late 10th–early 11th century H. 34 1/2 x W. 16 x D. 11 in. (87.6 x 40.6 x 27.9 cm) Copper alloy Asia Society, New York: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection, 1979.22. Photo by Lynton Gardiner, Asia Society. |
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