GLORY OF PRATISHTHAN

Duration: 15 min

Year Published: 1958

Creator: Hunnar Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: Sound

Description: Shows the folk art that flourished on the sacred banks of the Godaveri in southern India between the 11th and 17th centuries A.D. The work of these peasant artists drew on nature, on the animal world and was inspired by simple tales of Hindu mythology. The original illustrations were designed on hand made paper, with a brush made of fine vegetable fibre. The designs are executed in five colors.

Complete Record: Source: Filmlm Interest level: jh-sh-c-ad Price: $175, rent $12.50 Format: sd color

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)