1st Edition

Akbar's Religious Thought Reflected in Mogul Painting

By Emmy Wellesz Copyright 1952
104 Pages
by Routledge

104 Pages
by Routledge

104 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published in 1952, the first part of this book gives a portrait of Akbar (1542-1605), Emperor of India, not as a War Lord and Empire Builder, but as a man deeply absorbed in questions of the Spirit. It follows him in his quest after the various religions professed in India and the doctrines of the Christian faith. The text is illustrated by numerous reproductions of contemporary... Read more

Part 1: Introduction 1. Francis’ Youth and Conversion 2. Francis’ Joyous Love for the Creator and all his Creatures 3. Paintings of the Life and Legend of St. Francis 4. The Lives of St. Francis Part 2: Scenes from the Life of St. Francis.

 

Biography

Emmy Wellesz

‘…succinct style and deft organization…a copious little study.’ Joseph Campbell, Artibus Asiae