Light of Devotion: Oil Lamps of Kerala
Author | : Carol Radcliffe Bolon |
Publisher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2022-05-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781803272559 |
ISBN-13 | : 1803272554 |
Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Download or read book Light of Devotion: Oil Lamps of Kerala written by Carol Radcliffe Bolon and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2022-05-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This in-depth study of the medieval oil lamps of Kerala and beyond considers these art objects as primary sources for a broader discussion on the ritual use of Hindu oil lamps, their related and unique cultural history, their motifs, style and subject matter. From an understudied region, many of the pieces presented are previously unpublished.