Worlds of Wonder and Desire: Intro to Online Exhibition
Styles of Indian paintings link Paintings by time and region link Popular subject and themes link Learning guide link Map of India link The exhibition at VMFA link

This online exhibition is based on Worlds of Wonder and Desire: Indian Paintings from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, which was on view at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts from November 21, 2001 through February 24, 2002.

The web site was developed by the Office of Statewide Partnerships, Division of Education and Outreach, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Programming Recommendations

To supplement the exhibition, we recommend the following related resources available through the Statewide Program. For more information or to schedule a speaker, workshop or media resource, call 804.204.2681or email edpartner@vmfa.museum.

Speakers
Life and Art in India during the British Raj with Dr. Joseph M. Dye III

 Krishna and His friends celebrate Holi in the Forests of Brindaban
Krishna and His friends celebrate Holi in the Forests of Brindaban. Mewar, ca. 1710-20, opaque
watercolor on paper.
Introduction    |    Styles of Indian Painting   |    Paintings by Time and Region
Popular Subjects and Themes   |    Learning Guide: Megha Raga   |    Map of India
The Exhibition in the Museum   |    Virginia Museum Homepage

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