Form of Beauty: The Krishna Art of B. G. Sharma Paperback – August 1, 2005

This is a beautifully detailed book honoring the work by B.G.Sharma. The color of the plates are gorgeous. It needed to be in a coffee table size. Don't bother to buy the small softcover. It doesn't do the artwork justice.

I love the book but I didn't realize how small it was going to be. It's so small that it is very hard to make out a lot of the detail in the beautiful art. I should have realized it would be small based on the low price.

Very small; great Artist, it is too bad that book sellers are keeping the big book out of peoples hands with ridiculous prices

overview of his beautiful art in a tiny package

I have recently purchased this book and I continue to carefully turn its pages and soak in the vivid and detailed work of B.G. Sharma's depiction of the story of Krishna. This is a book for anyone who loves the stories of Krishna whether the reasons are devotional or mythological. It is also for anyone who appreciates the traditional Hindu paintings that have long illustrated the ancient sacred Hindu writings. However, besides the life, color, and detail Sharma's brush gives these stories and characters, there is quality in the work that enlivens these intriguing and ancient episodes in the life of the blue god and draws me even deeper into them. No one captures the boyish charm of young Krishna or the love between Krishna and Radha like Sharma. For those who are not familiar with the stories, there is enough text to give meaning but the heart of this book is in the paintings.

Words don't do the artist justice here, though the lovely sacred verses and captions by Swami Tripurari frame the art work in its proper religious context. Simply stated, it must be seen. It's rare indeed to discover an artist or writer who helps you understand the glory of God and his miraculous gifts. This is one such example. A consummate masterpiece.

Be aware that this is a tiny little book the size of your palm.

this book is only 4 inches by 4 inches hence the small price. not usable for a reference book.

Really like it, great in my collection, very calming and very beautiful. Thank you so much for the book... enjoyed..

Excellent, beautiful, Royal, ----a great collction.

A really beautiful book of just the right size to be able to lose yourself in the pictures. All the pictures are absolutely mesmerising. One star less recieved because one of the pages was creased down the middle - if it was for myself I wouldn't have minded, but as a gift I wanted it to be immaculate.

I'm deducting one star because book cover was torn. But content of the book is as expected so I did not return the book and I brought this for my mom she loved it.as she is miniature art lover.there are many pictures.