How does a painter translate lines of a poem written about a goddess into a painting? The process, as explained by the other in the book, certainly involves meditating over the text, repeatedly, until a clarity dawns on him.
A Folio from the Devi series, this painting was made during the 17t century, in Pahari style and attributed to Kripal of Nurpur.

Exploiting the possibilities of the most banal material and extracting it from its utilitarian context and inserting it into the world of high art that results in a straightforward simplicity and deep sophistication, the American minimalist artist, Dan Flavin, is best known for his seminal installation of light fixtures.

Reflecting the contemporary historical upheavals and exploring the dark forces of the subconscious mind, the subversive artworks painted by the Spanish romantic painter and printmaker, Francisco Goya, are best known for influencing and foreshadowing the art of Expressionists and Surrealists in the 20^th century.

Creating dazzling, instantly recognizable narratives with a dense and somewhat shadowy atmospheric treatment, the Italian painter, Fra Bartolommeo, is celebrated as one of the most innovative and accomplished painters of the Italian Renaissance.

Revolutionizing the technique of color photography with the application of Autochrome Lumiere process, the Luxembourgian-born American photographer and painter, Edward J. Steichen, was considered the greatest portrait photographer of the 20^th century.

This story depicts a scene from Mahabharata, where Krishna lifts the Mount Govardhana to save the animals and villagers from the wrath of Indra. 

Made using striking imagination, intricate details, and the godly figure of Krishna in the middle, lifting the mountain with ease, this painting is part of the Bhagavata Purana series. This is currently on display at British Museum, London

Absorbing the workings and psychology of the royal court to portrait the Spanish royal family in an unprecedented documentary fashion and aristocratic elegance, the Spanish Baroque Era painter, Juan Carreño de Miranda, is considered the most important Spanish court painter of the Baroque period after Diego Velázquez.

Introducing the most iconic visual images and symbols including the New Year's baby, the pudgy red-garbed rendition of Santa Claus, flowers for Mother's Day, and firecrackers on the 4^th of July, the magazines covers produced by the American Golden Age Illustrator, J. C. Leyendecker, are celebrated for establishing an enduring tradition in America.

Blending Cubist structure with Fauvist color, Expressionist energy, and touches of Surrealism to evoke psychological and spatial relationship, the German-born American painter, Hans Hofmann is famous for his fusion style that paved the way for abstract expressionism.

Reconstructing the events or situations set in ancient history and making the details of the paintings as archeologically accurate as possible, the English classicist painter, Sir Edward Poynter is remembered for his contribution to art history and his academic art.

Depicting the scene of King Rama's return from Lanka, along with Sita, in the Vimana, made of Gold, by the Kuber, this folio from a dispersed Ramayana series is a brilliant work of art. 

This detailed work is full of different scenes, Rama uniting with Sita; residents of Lanka in despair because of Rama's departure; monkeys having fun, diving in water; birds flying in the sky.