Prince of Dharma: The Illustrated Life of the Buddha (The Art of Devotion)
Ranchor Prime works as a freelance writer and broadcaster and as an advisor on religion and conservation to the Worldwide Fund for Nature in Britain and India. He is the author of Hinduism and Ecology and Ramayan: A Tale of Gods and Demons and contributes to many books on religion and the environment.Awarded 1983 National Art Award for Master Craftsman by the President of India, B. G. Sharma is recognized as the foremost living painter of Indian miniatures. Famous throughout India for his originality in composition, design, and ornamentation, he has influenced and inspired many other artists on the subcontinent. While Sharma is accomplished in the traditional schools of Kangra, Kishangarh, and Mughal painting, he has developed a unique style that has contributed significantly to both traditional and contemporary Indian art.