Addendum: Some Sanskrit Texts on Painting
By V. Raghavan
Summary
This addendum to the earlier article “Some Sanskrit Texts on Painting” provides corrections and additional references. It corrects the names of texts cited, such as reading “Kāvyanūśāsanavyākhyā-alaṃkāra-cūḍāmaṇi” instead of “Kāvyālaṃkāra-vivṛta,” and clarifies references to works by Bhartṛhari and Kavi-raja. The author adds notes on the concept of citraturaga-nyāya (the picture of a horse) used to explain the experience of drama as analogous to viewing a painting. He cites a stanza comparing delicate lines and shading in painting to the grace of a maiden and mentions that painting is based on likeness (nṛtya). The addendum also notes that the relation between painting and dramatic performance is elucidated by writers like Bhoja and Śrī Harsa. These additions enrich the discussion of theoretical frameworks for painting in Sanskrit literature.
Conclusion
The addendum enhances the original survey by correcting textual references and elaborating on metaphors that link painting and other arts. It underscores the importance of accuracy in citing Sanskrit works and demonstrates how even minor additions can deepen our understanding of classical art theory.