Miniatures

Alternative title

Book of Hands, A: A Journey Through the World of Indian Miniatures

Synopsis

Collectors and scholars discuss the tradition of Indian miniatures, often regarded as the most beautiful paintings in the world. Shows the work of copyists living in Rajasthan, which has fooled the experts.

Series

Rear Window, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 40 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Sale

Notes

Broadcast on C4 on 30/6/92 as A BOOK OF HANDS: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF INDIAN MINIATURES.

Keywords

Indian art; paintings; paintings - miniature paintings

Credits

Director

Ruchir Joshi

Producer

Tariq Ali

Production Company

Name

Bandung Ltd

Notes

See: Clips and Footage

Distributor

Name

Clips and Footage

Email

info@clipsandfootage.com

Web

http://www.clipsandfootage.com External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 20 7287 1007

Fax

+44 (0) 20 7287 1009

Address

Studio 310, Spitfire Studios
63-71 Collier Street
London N1 98E

Notes

Contact: Alison Mercer