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Cohen, Selma Jeanne, ed. International Encyclopedia of Dance. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998.
Davis Reference GV1585 .I586

This comprehensive work also contains information on film and art. The outline of concepts in volume 6 provides the user with a view of the conceptual structure of the work. Possible entries to examine include Hindi films, Hinduism, Odissi, History of Indian Dance, and India.

Stutley, Margaret. The Illustrated Dictionary of Hindu Iconography. Boston: Routledge and Keegan Paul, 1985.
Art Reference N8195 .A4 S78 1985

This book is a wonderful introduction to the significance of Hindu art. The terms contained in this dictionary are defined in others, but this work explains their connection to Hindu art. It discusses the symbolism of certain elements, including dance gestures, an important element of Hindu sculpture. This work also contains a list of commonly used Sanskrit terms and their English equivalents.

Punja, Shobita. Museums of India. New York: Penguin Books India, 1998.
Art Reference AM73 .A2 P86 1998

The purpose of this guide is to expose the user to little known museums in India. The guide is significant because these museums house living traditions, creating a atmosphere different than that which most travelers have experienced. In addition to a listing of noted museums, the guidebook also contains a brief cultural history of India and a reference section.

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WWW Resources

Art History Resources on the Web
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks3.html#india

This web site includes information about museums in India. It also contains images of Hindu art (some with explanations), including images of painting, sculpture, and architecture.

Five Faiths Project — The Ackland Art Museum
http://www.ackland.org/fivefaiths/06_00_00.htm

The goal of the Five Faiths Project to use the Ackland Art Museum's collection of religious art as a starting point for helping people explore five of the world's great religions - Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. Each piece of art presented is accompanied by an explanation of it's significance.

Krishna in Context — The Ackland Art Museum
http://www.learnnc.org/learnnc/Resources/AckimDB.nsf/?OpenDatabase

This web site narrates the story of the God Krishna with images and text. There is also information on the making of Hindu art, dance, and music.

World Art Treasures
http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/wat4/museum1?museum=Hira&cd=7219-3282-0151:7219-3282-0150&country=inde

This web site features a large collection of images on art images from around the world. Click on "India" under the slide library for a complete index of their Hindu art images.

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