Divine Worlds of India at National Gallery of Australia

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS

Krishna's fluting summons the entranced gopis for Autumn Moon festival
[Sharad purnima] shrine hanging [pichhavai] c. 1840

AUSTRALIA---"Divine worlds" brings together masterpieces of Indian painting from the collection of the National Gallery of Australia. Dating from the 15th to the 20th century, the paintings range from exquisite intimate miniatures to vast hunting scenes, monumental pilgrimage maps and brilliantly coloured devotional shrine hangings. Celebrating the traditions of Hindu, Jain and Islamic India, the paintings are rich in legend, regal drama and romance. "Divine worlds" offers a magnificent opportunity to revel in rarely seen treasures from the national art collection. (Ends November 11, 2012)