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The book gives an in-depth analysis of the interconnections not only between different schools of painting but also the sister arts of sculpture and architecture. By putting each work in this lavishly illustrated volume in its political and geographical context, Seth creates the groundbreaking panor... More

Violently criticized during his lifetime for his supposedly provocative paintings, French painter Edouard Manet (1832-1883) is now considered a master of inestimable importance in the history of painting. His Djeuner sur lherbe remains one of the most memorable images of the 19th century.... More

Increasingly, as boundaries are being dissolved and interactive realities are becoming evident, the cultures of India and Pakistan are beginning to draw attention. Within the larger exchange of music, cinema and other cultural forms, the contemporary art of the two countries in all its vibrancy begi... More

The Razmnama or The Book of War is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and a lavishly illustrated copy was prepared for his personal use. Out of the three copies made, the thre... More

The Diary of C. Raja Raja Verma, a journal kept by Raja Ravi Verma's brother, is one of the most important and authentic source materials on the last ten years of the life of the artist, Raja Ravi Verma.The Diary of C. Raja Raja Verma, a journal kept by Raja Ravi Verma's brother, is one of the most ... More

The Dapuri Drawings is about a remarkable collection of botanical drawings belonging to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The watercolours were commissioned by Alexander Gibson, an East India Company surgeon, and depict plants grown in the botanic gardens under his control in the Bombay Presidency... More

This important volume is a comprehensive and detailed account of Mughal painting, drawing on various primary and secondary sources and presented in a thematic rather than ruler-centric manner.This important volume is a comprehensive and detailed account of Mughal painting, drawing on various primary... More

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Sri Lanka has a rich and long tradition of wall paintings, starting from prehistoric times, transversing the historical period up to the present day. The present book is an attempt to collect and present all the known information on this vast subject. Hardbound... More

This publication takes forward Osian's focus on providing an increasingly rare opportunity for the serious collector to possess masterpieces and museum quality works. Along with the other Osian's publications, this volume constitutes an invaluable research resource for students and collectors. Hard... More

This richly illustrated book is the first detailed study of the technique of Indian painting with an emphasis on the particulars for crafting of Pahari paintings of the Basohli, the Guler and the Kangra styles. The author presents here a comprehensive account of the technique, the methods and the ma... More

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The work studies basic principles of ancient Indian art and architecture. It deals with Hindu thinking and practice of art including the Hindu view of Godhead, iconography and iconometry and symbols and symbolism in Hindu art. It surveys Indian art and temple architecture from the ancient times and ... More

The work studies basic principles of ancient Indian art and architecture. It deals with Hindu thinking and practice of art including the Hindu view of Godhead, iconography and iconometry and symbols and symbolism in Hindu art. It surveys Indian art and temple architecture from the ancient times and ... More

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The present book gives a broad survey of Siva worship in India through the paintings of different schools and periods all over India. The book deals with the metaphysical aspects of Siva worship the dress, personality and decorative articles of Siva, the family of Siva, and the family life of Siva w... More

This is a pioneering study. Kashmiri paintings are to be found in impressively large numbers in public and private collections, and yet remarkably little has been written on them. In this exciting, richly illustrated work, Dr. Goswamy sets out not only to fill a serious gap in our information on pai... More

Wall paintings as an art genre enjoyed great popularity in India. In the 16-17th cent. they underwent a vigorous revival and played an important role in the decoration of the royal palaces, in the homes of the noble and rich, in temples and cenotaphs. Unfortunately the inveterate Indian custom of pe... More