Miniatures of Musical Inspiration. Part I. Ragamala-Pictures from the Western Himalaya Promontory

Ernst and Rose Leonore Waldschmidt

Published by Otto Harrassowitz, Wiesbaden, Germany, 1967

About this Item

Indian miniature paintings from the Museum fur Indische Kunst, Berlin. Published in German and in English, this is the English version. These Ragamalas ("garlands of melodies") are visions of 6 families of musical modes - in the voices of animals, natural phenomena, and humans. A comprehensive, unique survey with detailed descriptions and explanations of each of the 72 illustrations. Interior pages appear as new. Dust jacket has a 1 1/2" tear along back flap fold and 2 other edge tears ; spine and folds of flaps are toned with age; scattered small areas of light soil. 218 pages, 10" x 10". Additional charge for international shipping.

Seller Inventory # 103429

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Miniatures of Musical Inspiration. Part I. Ragamala-Pictures from the Western Himalaya Promontory
• Publisher: Otto Harrassowitz, Wiesbaden, Germany
• Publication Date: 1967
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art, Asian
  • Music
  • Asian Indian