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From Ajanta to Yoni to halatol, with its over 2000 entries on painting, drawing, prints and sculpture, including more than 300 colour illustrations, Dictionary of India Art presents a comprehensive picture of the world of art in India. The first book to focus exclusively on the evolution and context of Indian art, it provides a roadmap for the artist, student, art professional and art lover to discover or advance knowledge on artists, movements, monuments and institutions that represent the creative force of Indian art. utilising extensive cross-referencing, links are made between artists, concepts, techniques and period. Over 500 entries trace the emergence ove the last century of Indian contemporary art, in which references to Western art terminology are discussed in the Indian context. An extensive bibliography provides suggestions for further reading. Pratima Sheth is graduate of the J J School of Art, Bombay. She has done independent studies in art in many European cities. Her draeings and paintings are in major private and publice collections. She has participated in a number of group shows in india and her solo exhibitions include those at Cymroza Art Gallery, Bombay; Jehangir Art Gallery, Bombay; and Chez Cyril, Stuttgart, Germany. ISBN: 81-85822-33-4
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