Indian Art
Indian Art by Partha Mitter, published by Oxford University Press in 2001, offers a comprehensive survey of 5,000 years of Indian art and architecture. This edition, comprising 295 pages, explores a rich artistic tradition that spans Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, Colonial, and contemporary periods, while also addressing the contributions of modern Bangladesh and Pakistan, tribal artists, and decorative arts.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the influence of Islam on the Mughal court, including iconic structures like the Taj Mahal and intricate miniature paintings. The book also delves into contemporary art, highlighting the rise of female artists and the innovative architecture of Charles Correa. Mitter contextualizes the unique character of Indian art within its cultural and religious frameworks, discussing the significant differences between Western and Indian perceptions of beauty and eroticism in art.
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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.
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