In the Indian temple town of Nathdwara, which translates as "The Gates of the Lord," followers of the Hindu Pushtimarg sect venerate an image of the god Krishna as a 7-year-old child. Founded in the 16th century, the denomination is little known, even within India. But its rich aesthetic traditions have captured the imagination of scholars and curators around the world. "Gates of the Lord," an exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, brings these traditions alive with elaborate paintings and ...
Cloistered Hindu Sect Comes Alive In 'Gates Of The Lord' Exhibition
The Huffington Post - 16 Nov 2015 23:29
In the Indian temple town of Nathdwara, which translates as "The Gates of the Lord," followers of the Hindu Pushtimarg sect venerate an image of the god Krishna as a 7-year-old child. Founded in the 16th century, the denomination is little known, even within India. But its rich aesthetic traditions have captured the imagination of scholars and curators around the world. "Gates of the Lord," an exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, brings these traditions alive with elaborate paintings and ...
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