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Indian Art
A full and up-to-date history of the subcontinent's artistic heritage.
Vidya Dehejia
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Price: USD$29.95
300 points- The only full and up-to-date history of the subcontinent's artistic heritage
- Covers the whole range of Indian art across 4,500 years, from the great cities of the early Indus civilization to the art of the British Raj and of the late 20th century
- Considers the meaning of the word 'art' in the Indian cultural milieu, the relationship between art and the subcontinent's religious traditions, the status of artists and the impact of trade and travel on artistic development
- Written by a leading authority on the subject
- Paperback
- English
- 220 x 160 mm, 8 3/4 x 6 1/4 in
- 448 pp
- 250 colour illustrations, 27 black and white illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714834962
- ISBN-10: 0714834963
'This is certainly the best book covering the full history of Indian Art. It is accessible but at the same time raises important issues and has the distinct advantage of comprehensive coverage... ' (Frederick Asher, Department of Art History, University of Minnesota)
'A compact volume that is beautifully illustrated, delightfully written and well suited to those approaching Indian art for the first time.' (The Times Higher Education Supplement)
'Art & Ideas has broken new ground in making accessible authoritative views on periods, movements and concepts in art. As a series it represents a real advance in publishing.' (Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate London)
'The format is wonderful and offers what had long been missing in academic studies: usable manuals for specific themes or periods...I am definitely not alone in welcoming Art & Ideas as a precious set of teaching tools.' (Joachim Pissarro, Yale University)