Vasudha Narayanan is a distinguished professor at the Department of Religion, University of Florida, her fields of interest are the visual and expressive cultures of Hindu traditions in India, Cambodia, and America. She is the author or editor of seven books and numerous articles, chapters in books, and encyclopedia entries. In addition, she is also the associate editor of the five-volume Brill’s Encyclopedia of Hinduism. Her research has been supported by grants and fellowships from several organizations including the Centre for Khmer Studies (2007); the American Council of Learned Societies (2004-2005); National Endowment for the Humanities (1987, 1989-90, and 1998-99), the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation (1991-92), the American Institute of Indian Studies/ Smithsonian, and the Social Science Research Council. She was the president of the Society for Hindu-Christian Studies from 1996-1998. Dr. Narayanan was named University of Florida’s Teacher Scholar of the Year in 2010.
Questions & Answers
Can I watch "Vasudha Narayanan" as a full-screen slideshow?
The diaporama of "Vasudha Narayanan" can be watched on the artwork's Diaporama page.
What does "Vasudha Narayanan" by Vasudha Narayanan depict?
The themes present in "Vasudha Narayanan" by Vasudha Narayanan include portrait, elderly woman, indian culture, tradition, serenity, spirituality, textile art, dignity. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.
Which artistic current is "Vasudha Narayanan" by Vasudha Narayanan part of?
"Vasudha Narayanan" is a work of Contemporary Realism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.