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Ragamala

Pictures for all the Senses


  • Hatje Cantz (T&H)
  • expo: 20/09/2024 - 19/01/2024, Museum Rietberg, Zurich
  • by Annette Bhagwati, Johannes Beltz, Sonika Soni
Ragamala are pictures that illustrate classical pieces of music and poetry. This book explains the origins and significance of these Indian miniature paintings which unite different genres in a unique way. It presents selected examples and makes music and poetry audible through QR codes. Music acquires a human form whose emotions are explained through tiny details: the call of birds, passing clouds, lightning, the scent of flowers, a hidden tear.

ISBN 9783775758413 | EN | PB
€68,95
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Publisher Hatje Cantz (T&H)
ISBN 9783775758413
Author(s) Annette Bhagwati, Johannes Beltz, Sonika Soni
Publication date September 2024
Edition Paperback
Dimensions 320 x 240 mm
Illustrations 24 col.ill.
Pages 76
Language(s) English ed.
Exhibition Museum Rietberg, Zurich
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Ragamala are pictures that illustrate classical pieces of music and poetry. This book explains the origins and significance of these Indian miniature paintings which unite different genres in a unique way. It presents selected examples and makes music and poetry audible through QR codes.

Music acquires a human form whose emotions are explained through tiny details: the call of birds, passing clouds, lightning, the scent of flowers, a hidden tear. This lavishly illustrated multimedia book provides a glimpse into the mysterious world of Indian music, poetry, and painting.

Ragamala

Ragamala

€68.95