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Title:
Volume 44 - Issue 1
Date:
1992
Table of contents:
- p. Front and Back [Advertisements]: [Photographs: The Qutb Shahs of Golconda]
- p. vi-viii, 1-18 [Also in - Golconda and Hyderabad; ISBN:81-85026-19-X, Pages - vi-viii, 1-18; Ed. Shehbaz H. Safrani]: Safrani, Shehbaz H., The Deccan -- A Nucleus of Culture | Provides the historical background of the Qutb Shah rulers, who founded the city of Hyderabad. The writer further explores the capitals of the Qutb Shahs -- Golconda and Hyderabad. It also discusses the cultural background, including the arts and crafts of the region.
- p. 19-28 [Also in - Golconda and Hyderabad; ISBN:81-85026-19-X, Pages - 19-28; Ed. Shehbaz H. Safrani]: Shorey, S.P., Hyderabad -- Garden to a City | Unlike most medieval cities of India, Hyderabad was founded in 1591 as an open city, a city without walls. The special position of Qutb Shahi Hyderabad allowed unlimited space for its sprawling gardens. This article discusses the development of the city of Hyderabad from a vast garden into a city, by taking into consideration historical travellers' accounts, old maps, and architectural remains of palaces and city landmarks such as the Charminar and the Purana Pul.
- p. 29-44 [Also in - Golconda and Hyderabad; ISBN:81-85026-19-X, Pages - 29-44; Ed. Shehbaz H. Safrani]: Safrani, Shehbaz H., Golconda Picchwais -- Expressions of Devotion | This article discusses the importance and significance of Shrinathji (an interpretation of the Hindu god Krishna) picchawais, or wall-hangings which are placed behind the deity, from Golconda. It explores the many literary and religious references to Krishna and Shrinathji. One of the rarest and earliest Qutb Shahi embroideries of the 17th century featuring Lord Krishna is discussed. A section on rare and Hyderabad painted picchawais includes a picchawai with a glorious sky.
- p. 45-56 [Also in - Golconda and Hyderabad; ISBN:81-85026-19-X, Pages - 45-56; Ed. Shehbaz H. Safrani]: Markel, Stephen, Bidri Ware--Lyric Patterns | Bidri is an inlay metal alloy unique to India. The manufacture of bidriware flourished at Bidar and Hyderabad from the late 16th through the 19th centuries, with surviving works indicating an artistic zenith in the latter half of the 17th century. The article is divided into sections which discuss the technique of bidriware, varieties of inlay, significant collections of bidriware, and the Los Angeles Country Museum of Art collection.
- p. 57-68 [Also in - Golconda and Hyderabad; ISBN:81-85026-19-X, Pages - 57-68; Ed. Shehbaz H. Safrani]: Safrani, Shehbaz H., Deccani Drawings -- Reflections on Life | Drawings from the Deccan are scarce, and those of exceptional quality, rare. However, certain examples of Deccani drawings remain exceedingly beautiful and are excellent blueprints for viewing the secluded world of Deccani painting. Deccani drawings also reveal aspects of the Deccani psyche. The few drawings illustrated in this article reflect the relaxed outlook on life which was an integral part of the world Deccani artists sought to capture. Drawings from Bijapur and Golconda are discussed in this article.
- p. 69-72: Bhatia, Usha, The Development of Mughal Painting | This note provides an overview of painting during the 300 -- year rule of the Mughals. It discusses the start of the royal atelier, under the influence of Persian masters such as Abd us-Samad and Mir Sayyid Ali. The development of painting, particularly in the reigns of Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan is discussed.
- p. 77-80: Agrawal, O.P., Preservation of Miniature Paintings | Miniature paintings which are normally done on paper, are probably the most delicate of all art objects, liable to be damaged easily. This note discusses the many preservation techniques of paper miniature paintings. This includes humidity control, proper light levels, and protection from fungi and insects.