The Art Of India
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Calambur Sivaramamurti
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harry N. Abrams inc, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor sun-fading to spine, yellowed pages.
The Art Of India presents a comprehensive survey of the subcontinent's rich artistic heritage. It chronicles the diverse forms and periods of Indian art, from ancient sculptures and temple architecture to intricate paintings and decorative arts. The text illustrates the profound cultural and religious influences that shaped these artistic expressions, offering an authoritative perspective on their historical development. Sivaramamurti's scholarship uncovers the nuances of various regional styles and their symbolic meanings, providing readers with a deep understanding of this vibrant tradition. This essential volume details the aesthetic principles and spiritual underpinnings that define Indian artistic achievement across millennia.
Author: Calambur Sivaramamurti
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harry N. Abrams inc, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor sun-fading to spine, yellowed pages.
The Art Of India presents a comprehensive survey of the subcontinent's rich artistic heritage. It chronicles the diverse forms and periods of Indian art, from ancient sculptures and temple architecture to intricate paintings and decorative arts. The text illustrates the profound cultural and religious influences that shaped these artistic expressions, offering an authoritative perspective on their historical development. Sivaramamurti's scholarship uncovers the nuances of various regional styles and their symbolic meanings, providing readers with a deep understanding of this vibrant tradition. This essential volume details the aesthetic principles and spiritual underpinnings that define Indian artistic achievement across millennia.