Download or read book Alamkara written by Ramesh Chandra Sharma and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alamkara is a Sanskrit word for ornamentation or decoration. This book examines ornamentation in the context of Indian objects made for use in domestic, courtly, and religious settings. Three essays and a catalogue section develop this notion. From the exhibition: The first ever blockbuster exhibition of Indian antiquities was the result of a memorandum of understanding on culture between the governments of Singapore and India. This exhibition was setup with 330 loan artefacts from the National Museum, New Delhi at the former National Museum building (now Singapore History Museum on Stamford Road). It saw 120,000 visitors entering the portals of the museum within a record time. The exhibition was accompanied by attractive crafts, food and performances which saw community participation and support. The exhibition was thematically arranged, covering 5000 years of Indian art woven around a recurrent theme of decoration, Alamkara. The first section introduced the civilisation from Indus-Sarasvati cultures through sculptural development to fully developed temple forms with sculptures displayed in their design context. The idea of ornament was developed further to explain its aesthetic and artistic meaning and ramifications in various media. A whole section on ornamentation showcased jewellery, textiles and costumes for men, women and children along with contextual paintings to elaborate their historicity. The artefacts were further divided into more lifestyle-based themes such as from pot to plate, adorning the self, the pursuit of pleasure, the heroic ideal, kings, courtiers and craftsmen, mortal women celestial lovers and streams of devotion. These sections elaborated using a collection of artefacts based on their function and usage, the ideas of food, adornment, games and leisure activities, lovers and the world of women and religions practiced on the Indian subcontinent. The star piece of the religion section was a relic of Buddha, excavated from a site called Piprawah. These relics were honorably displayed on a platform which visitors could circumambulate. A large pillared hall evoking the Ellora buddhist caves from 7th-9th century in western India was the model for the religion gallery display. A large court interior was also evoked using tent panels, quilts, cushions and umbrellas with decorative huqqas and silverware.
Download or read book 5000 Years of the Art of India written by Mario Bussagli and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 5000 Years of Indian Art written by Sushma Bahl and published by Roli Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This visually stunning book is a rare example of a volume that offers a panoramic view of Indian art from the pre-historic times to contemporary period.
Download or read book India written by Hermann Goetz and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, Hermann Goetz, has spent a lifetime studying Indian art. He has lived in India for a quarter of a century, as librarian, curator, University Professor and Director of the Baroda Museum, and he has visited and studied the treasures of India of which he writes. This handsome book traces Indian art -- including architecture, painting, sculpture, and handicrafts -- from its origin in the late Stone Age to its most recent developments in our own time. Stuart Preston writes in his review of India in The New York Times, "Indian art, stretching back 4,000 years in time, is formidably complex... but Mr. Goetz threads his way through this maze with extraordinary skill. At one moment he will discuss the ways in which art was affected by climate and geography; next he will hold forth on Vedantic philosophy... this book is bound to satisfy specialists and laymen alike." Accompanying the text are over 60 hand-tipped color plates and several maps. There is also a bibliography and a glossary of artistic and technical terms.
Download or read book India written by Hermann Goetz and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book India Condensed written by Anjana Motihar Chandra and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2007 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "India condensed: 5000 years of history and culture is a book for anyone who needs a quick introduction to India. History, philosophy, religion, language, literature, arts and culture are all discussed in this lively and accessible text. More than a dry recitation of dates, names and events, the topics covered in this book range from the mythical beginnings of the country, stories and legends to more current facts and observations. Five thousand years of history, culture and civilisation are distilled into one handy book for ease of refererence"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book The Art of India written by Hermann Goetz and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book India Condensed written by Anjana Motihar Chandra and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2008-07-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India Condensed is a book for anyone who needs a quick introduction to India. History, philosophy, religion, language, literature, arts and culture are all discussed in this lively and accessible text. More than a dry recitation of dates, names and events, the topics covered range from stories and legends to current facts and observations. Thousands of years of history, culture and civilization are distilled into one handy book for easy reference.
Download or read book India 5000 Years of Indian Art written by H. GOETZ and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indian Art written by Partha Mitter and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise yet lively new survey guides the reader through 5,000 years of Indian art and architecture. A rich artistic tradition is fully explored through the Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, Colonial, and contemporary periods, incorporating discussion of modern Bangladesh and Pakistan, tribal artists, and the decorative arts. Combining a clear overview with fascinating detail, Mitter succeeds in bringing to life the true diversity of Indian culture. The influence of Islam on the Mughal court, which produced the world-famous Taj Mahal and exquisite miniature paintings, is closely examined. More recently, he discusses the nationalist and global concerns of contemporary art, including the rise of female artists, the stunning architecture of Charles Correa, and the vibrant art scene. The very particular character of Indian art is set within its cultural and religious milieu, raising important issues about the profound differences between Western and Indian ideas of beauty and eroticism in art.
Download or read book The Art of India written by Hermann Goetz and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Five Thousand Years of the Art of India written by Mario Bussagli and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fine Arts in Ancient India written by Anil Baran Ganguly and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 1979 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In This Latest Work, Dr. A.B. Ganguly, Who Is A Scholar Of International Repute (And Noted For His Researches In The Religious Cults Of Medieval India), Projects A Kaleidoscopic View Of The Highly Developed Fine Arts Of Ancient India (That Made This Country The Pride And Envy Of The Whole World).If You Wish To Know Why Indian Civilization And Culture Endured While The Greek And Roman Declined, You Must Persue This Wonderful Book. It Will Tell You What Lent Physical Vitality And Spiritual Strength To Life And Made It Profoundly Rich And Deeply Meaningful In Days Gone By, What Made For The Ancient Indian S Irrepressible Zest For Life, How Almost Everything Was Looked Upon And Developed As A Fine Art-And Sixty-Four Arts Are Justly Renowned.The Famous Sixty-Four Arts Of Ancient India Have Been Dealt With Briefly And Entertainingly And Enlivened By Apt Anecdotes Where Necessary By The Erudite Author. Also, We Have A Lively Account Of Such Subjects As Music, Dancing, Histrionics, Painting, And Decoration, Culinary, Engineering And Horticultural Arts That Commanded Popular Acclaim.Ancient India Was Noted, Inter Seven For Such Arts As Magic, Thieving And Gambling, Which Were Considered Respectable Fine Arts. The Education Of A Prince And A Son Of Well-To-Do Parents Were Not Considered Complete Unless These Arts Were Also Included In The Curriculum.There Was A Technique Of Devising Amusements And Making Beds. Personal Embellishment Both Of Males And Females Was Prized Highly. It Will Probably Come As A Surprise To Many That In Olden Days Over Two Thousand Years Ago, The Indians Had Developed The Physical And Social Arts To A Remarkable Degree. They Included Walking, Ju-Jitsu, Gymnastics, Games, Sports, Yogasanas, Wrestling, Boxing, Hunting, Chariot, Horse, Elephant Races, Etc. The Greatest Merit Possibly Of This Most Unusual Tome Is That It Is Adequately Documented, So That Inquisitive Students May Pursue Their Chosen Subject Fruitfully With Helpful Guidelines.
Download or read book 5000 Designs and Motifs from India written by Ajit Mookerjee and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incredibly rich treasury of authentic royalty-free designs adapted from artifacts of the Harappa culture, coins and pottery from South India, Ajanta and Bagh murals, Muslim monuments, Buddhist temples, textiles from Gujarat, Punjab, other regions, masks and tribal arts, much more. Immediately usable material or great resource for design inspiration. Introduction. Notes.
Download or read book 5000 Years of the Art of India written by Mario Bussagli and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indian Art written by Partha Mitter and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise yet lively new survey guides the reader through 5,000 years of Indian art and architecture. A rich artistic tradition is fully explored through the Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, Colonial, and contemporary periods, incorporating discussion of modern Bangladesh and Pakistan, tribal artists, and the decorative arts. Combining a clear overview with fascinating detail, Mitter succeeds in bringing to life the true diversity of Indian culture. The influence of Islam on the Mughal court, which produced the world-famous Taj Mahal and exquisite miniature paintings, is closely examined. More recently, he discusses the nationalist and global concerns of contemporary art, including the rise of female artists, the stunning architecture of Charles Correa, and the vibrant art scene. The very particular character of Indian art is set within its cultural and religious milieu, raising important issues about the profound differences between Western and Indian ideas of beauty and eroticism in art.
Download or read book Art of the World written by Hermann Goetz and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
