
A Journey through Art of India
Sacred traditions, temples, and timeless beautyBy Robert WeinsteinLength1h 32m
About this audiobook
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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GenreOther
Length1 hr 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 27, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2THE MAURYAN PERIOD
3THE EARLY PERIOD
4Architecture
5Sculpture
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6THE KUSHAN, LATER ATAVAHNA, AND IKSHVAKU PERIODS
7Mathura
8Amaravati
9THE GUPTA PERIOD
10THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD IN THE NORTH OF INDIA
11Architecture: Cave-Temples and Temples
12Sculpture: Medieval and Modern Objects
13Painting: The Early Schools (Ajanta Caves)
14THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD IN THE SOUTH OF INDIA
15Architecture
16Sculpture and Bronzes
17THE ISLAMIC PERIOD: The Indo-Islamic Styles of Architecture
18THE INDO-ISLAMIC STYLES OF PAINTING
19Gujarati Painting
20Mughal Painting
21Neoclassicism