The Holy Cow and Other Animals: A Selection of Indian Paintings from the Art Institute of Chicago

by Art Institute of Chicago, Catherine A. Steinmann (Editor), Gregory A. Williams (Photographer)

This small but lovely catalog was created to accompany an exhibition held at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2002. Each of 38 works is reproduced in a color plate and discussed in a lengthy catalog entry. Pal, a curator at the Art Institute, provides a detailed introduction on the exhibition's theme of animals in Indian art and life; she was joined in preparation of this book by Seid, a researcher and exhibition coordinator in the Institute's department of Asian art. The volume includes a bibliography but no index. It is distributed by the U. of Washington Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

80 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2002

About the author

Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time. We are also a place of active learning for all—dedicated to investigation, innovation, education, and dialogue—continually aspiring to greater public service and civic engagement.