The Diverse World of Indian Painting: Essays in Honour of Dr. Chander Ohri - Hardcover

Usha Bhatia; Amar Nath Khanna; Vijay Sharma

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 817305360X ISBN 13: 9788173053603

Publisher: Aryan Books, 2009

Synopsis

The Diverse World of Indian Pointing is a simulative and perceptive survey of different aspects of Indian painting. Authorities of Indian painting in India and aboard have contributed essays to this volume in honour of Dr. V.C. Ohri, the first curator of Bhuri Singh Museum, Chamba who was also the founding curator of the Himachal State Museum, Shimla. The publication covers a range of subjects and their various aspects relating to the tradition of Indian painting both chronologically and school-wise. Mughal, Rajasthani, Pahari, Deccani, Malwa - the famed school of Central India and Buddhist manuscript painting have been included. There are also essays on murals of Mattancherry Palace, Chamba rumal embroidery, the craft of wood carving and preservation. These articles which reflect the diverse world of Indian painting are a befitting tribute to Dr. Ohri whose contribution to the cause of documenting and preserving Indian painting is second to none.

About this edition

• Publisher: Aryan Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 817305360X
• ISBN 13: 9788173053603
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Usha Bhatia, Amar Nath Khanna, Vijay Sharma