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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790289703321

Autore

Smith Vincent Arthur <1848-1920.>

Titolo

Art of India [[electronic resource] /] / Vincent A. Smith

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Parkstone Press International, 2011

ISBN

1-283-95688-8

1-78042-880-4

Edizione

[[New ed.].]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (256 p.)

Collana

Temporis collection

Altri autori (Persone)

SmithVincent Arthur <1848-1920.>

Disciplina

709.54

Soggetti

Art, Indic

Art, Sinhalese

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Previously published: A history of fine art in India and Ceylon. 2nd ed. New Delhi : Asian Educational Services, 2006.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; India and its Art; The Mauryan Period; The Early Period; Architecture; Sculpture; The Kushan, Later Satavahna, and Ikshvaku Periods; Mathura; Amaravati; The Gupta Period; The Medieval Period in the North of India; Architecture: Cave-Temples and Temples; Sculpture: Medieval and Modern Objects; Painting: The Early Schools (Ajanta Caves); The Medieval Period in the South of India; Architecture; Sculpture and Bronzes; Foreign Influences: The Early and Medieval Periods; The Islamic Period; The Indo-Islamic Styles of Architecture; The Indo-Islamic Decorative and Minor Arts

Coins, Gems, and SealsCalligraphy and Decorative Reliefs; Lattices; Inlay and Mosaic; Tiles; The Indo-Islamic Styles of Painting; Gujarati Painting; Mughal Painting; Rajput Painting; Indian Paintings of the Twentieth Century; Probably this last quoted judgement is not far wrong.; Timeline; Glossary; Bibliography; List of Illustrations

Sommario/riassunto

India, with its extensive and colourful history, has produced an artistic tradition in many forms: architecture, painting, sculpture, calligraphy, mosaics, and artisan products all display the country's cultural, religious and philosophical richness. From Hinduism, with its pantheon of imagery of gods, goddesses, animals and many other figures, to Islam, with its astounding architecture and intricate calligraphy, the many facets of India have given rise to a fascinating and beautiful collection of artworks.Featuring incredible images and a text written by



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