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Focusing on the cultural richness of eighteenth-century Kishangarh, the author explores the artistic significance of Bani-thani, often hailed as "India's Mona Lisa." Through a blend of literary and art-historical analysis, the book sheds light on the evolution of Hindi literature, the role of palace women, and the social dynamics surrounding enslaved individuals. It offers fresh perspectives on devotion and social mobility within this vibrant artistic hub.
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The Voice of the Indian Mona Lisa, Heidi Rika Maria Pauwels
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- 2023
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- Title
- The Voice of the Indian Mona Lisa
- Subtitle
- Gender and Culture in Eighteenth-Century Rajasthan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Heidi Rika Maria Pauwels
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 309
- ISBN13
- 9781009201650
- Series
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- Focusing on the cultural richness of eighteenth-century Kishangarh, the author explores the artistic significance of Bani-thani, often hailed as "India's Mona Lisa." Through a blend of literary and art-historical analysis, the book sheds light on the evolution of Hindi literature, the role of palace women, and the social dynamics surrounding enslaved individuals. It offers fresh perspectives on devotion and social mobility within this vibrant artistic hub.