Ramayana by Sanjay Patel
-
The cover of Ramayana: Divine Loophole shows Prince Rama squaring off against the demon king Ravana. -
Her purity vouchsafed by the fire god Agni, Sita and Rama are reunited after the epic battle. -
Rama strikes the final blow against Ravana, aiming Vishnu's bow at his navel, the monster's only weak spot. -
-
One of the better triptychs in the book, this one shows Rama's brother Lakshman (with a magical sword) on the left, Sita (in a golden sari) in the center, and Rama (with a divine golden arrow). -
Rama makes friends with Hanuman, Sugriva, and Jambavan, animals that would help marshal his forces against Ravana. -
An epic battle between the jungle animals at Rama's command and Ravana's demon army. -
Ravana vanquished and order restored, Rama and Sita take their place as king and queen.
Categories:
More
The Bookmarks of Dwell: 5 More Blogs We Love
This week’s cold weather has us spending more time on the internet than ever. Here are five fresh art and design blogs that make staying inside cozier.
Through House in Toronto, Canada
A house from the 1880s that's narrow, small, and in terrible shape: is this the place for a great modern interior?
Golden Gate: History and Design
In honor of the Golden Gate Bridge's seventy-fifth anniversary, architect Donald MacDonald will lead a discussion and presentation on its history and design. MacDonald will focus on items in his book Golden Gate Bridge: History and Design of an Icon such as the famed span's engineering, construction, and coloring.
Kamal Letterpress Art
I stumbled onto Kamal Patel's letterpress work in the Chronicle Books 2010 publication The Little Book of Letterpress, which highlights work by letterpress studios around the globe.
Add comment