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India is land of a rich cuoltural heritage of immense wealth of arts, crafts and architecture. The history of Indian Art is interwoven into the history of India`s civilisation, the amalgamation of diverse cultures and ethnic streams. The primordial influence on art in india has been the hbindu puranic traditions, the rich and diverse iconography of hindu gods and goddessess. The first part, the Hindu Pantheon traces the effect of the pauranic tradition on various art forms, beginning with sacred architecture of the temples and also other sacred objects. The second part of the book deals with Indian Handicrafts in a broader, more generalized framework. The various items specific to Indian crafts like brass Inlay, Woodwork, cotton and silk weaving into fabrics have been discussed both in descriptive details as well as in terms of the historical infleuences and cultural traditions shapping the art form. Profusely illustrated with line drawings and woodcuts, thius is the most comprehensive work Art of india. This is a timeless work to interest all involved in the indian Art, handicrafts, cultures, traditions and religions. Pages 512. cloth ISBN 81-7020-721-5. 22 14 cm.
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