Shiva and Parvati Seated on a Terrace

Synopsis

The great Hindu god Shiva is worshipped and depicted in a multiplicity of forms - yogi, hunter, destroyer, lord of the cosmic dance. But one exquisite picture in the British Museum shows this wild deity in a more domestic mood, enjoying a private moment with his wife Parvati. Just 20cm in height, this ‘painting for lovers’ was designed for intimate viewing rather than public display. The intricate detail is astonishing and would surely have occupied a skilled craftsman for hundreds of painstaking hours. This film examines and celebrates the artistry of this late 18th-century masterpiece and also tells its fascinating history.

Series

Masterpieces of the East, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2007

Year of production

1996

Subjects

Art; Religious studies

Keywords

Hinduism; art - religious; art - Eastern

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 NTSC

Price

£12.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

30 minutes

Year

2008

Production Company

Name

Fulmar Television and Film

Phone

029 204 55000

Sponsor

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

Name

British Museum Store

Web

http://www.britishmuseumshoponline.org/icat/shoponline External site opens in new window

 

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