Love and Romance in Ancient India
Deepti Nijhawan, Shekhar Shastri
Thu Jan 6, Tue Jan 11, Thu Jan 13, 07-09:00pm, 8-119
Tue Jan 18, 07-09:00pm, 8-119, POSTPONED until Jan. 20
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Romantic poetry was considered the supreme form of aesthetics in ancient Indian literature. Strikingly uninhibited in their content and intensity, the works of poets such as Bhartrhari, Kalidasa, and Jayadeva are unparalleled in their sublime expression of love which provide deep insight into ancient Indian society, culture, and relationships in general. In addition, a brief background in Indian aesthetics will be provided to help in understanding literary works and sensibilities of the era under study; paintings inspired from the above-mentioned love poetry will be shown and discussed.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/misti/mit-india
Contact: Deepti Nijhawan, deeptin@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT India Program
Cosponsor: Center for International Studies
Latest update: 18-Jan-2011
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