This is an astonishing fact that the art historians and the other connoisseurs of Indian and Egyptian art could not evaluate the great contribution in the field of art by these bachelor twins. Both brothers were not only the disciplined military officers but also great collectors of art objects, writers, illustrators and above all the persons of great vision.
The creation of Radha as a divine consort of Krishna is exclusive a concept of Jaideva which he composed in his eternal lyrical poem “Geet Govinda” in a miniature paintings.
Geet Govinda
- Paintings in Kanheri Style - By Narmada Prasad Upadhyaya
The Concept of Portrait (in the context of Indian miniature painting)
- Narmada Prasad Upadhyaya
I've carefully gone through the book by Shri Narmada Prasad Upadhyaya and found it of great Interest. I was amazed at his command on the subjest and the lyrical manner in which he has discussed all the salient features of the origin & development of miniature painting in India. He has succeeded where estalished art historians have failed to deliver.
- Asok Kumar Das
Chair Person
Satyajit Ray Chair, Vishwa Bharti Shantiniketan
