Indian Art (World of Art) - Softcover

Craven, Roy C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500203024 ISBN 13: 9780500203026

Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 1997

Synopsis

The grave, sensuous, and infinitely varied arts of India have long been admired in the West.

This engaging book tells the story clearly and vividly from the first, still mysterious, beginnings in the Indus valley, through the great masterpieces of Buddhist and Hindu art to the coming of Islam, the eclectic culture of the Mughal court, and the golden age of miniature painting. Much of Indian art is immediately accessible to the outsider, but much is also enigmatic, needing interpretation and guidance before it can be enjoyed in depth: the strange pantheon of the Hindu gods, the subtle insights of Buddhist mysticism, or the complex symbolism of the miniatures. For this edition, the late Professor Craven thoroughly revised the text and incorporated works by contemporary artists, linking their achievements to the traditions of Indian art. A new glossary and time line are also included.

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Review:

An excellent survey for the general reader. -- Arts of Asia

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0500203024
• ISBN 13: 9780500203026
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 258