Exploring India's cultural beliefs, myths, and legends, this book reveals theclose relationship between man and tiger forged over thousands of years. The close to 250 photographs showcase representations of the tiger in various art forms-from 8000-year-old cave paintings to Mohenjodaro seals to Mughal miniature paintings to contemporary art-to show how the tiger, India's national animal, resides in the very soul of the country. INDICE: Acknowledgement; Authors Note; An Introduction; The Early Years; After the Birth of Christ; The Mughal Era; The British Tiger; The Tribal Tiger; Tigers Today; Photo Credits
- ISBN: 978-0-19-806969-0
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 184
- Fecha Publicación: 04/11/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés