
A Journey through Art of India
Sacred traditions, temples, and timeless beautyBy Robert WeinsteinLength1h 26m
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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 a renowned scholar on the subject, this work offers an in-depth look at the masterpieces of India, showcasing this fascinating country and her artists while covering a wide range of styles and techniques.
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Table of contents
1Introduction
11Architecture: Cave-Temples and Temples
2THE MAURYAN PERIOD
12Sculpture: Medieval and Modern Objects
3THE EARLY PERIOD
13Painting: The Early Schools (Ajanta Caves)
4Architecture
14THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD IN THE SOUTH OF INDIA
5Sculpture
15Architecture
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6THE KUSHAN, LATER ATAVAHNA, AND IKSHVAKU PERIODS
16Sculpture and Bronzes
7Mathura
17THE ISLAMIC PERIOD: The Indo-Islamic Styles of Architecture
8Amaravati
18THE INDO-ISLAMIC STYLES OF PAINTING
9THE GUPTA PERIOD
19Gujarati Painting
10THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD IN THE NORTH OF INDIA
20Mughal Painting