Indian Sculpture and Painting Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals  (Paperback, E. B. Havell)

About The Book: This book on Indian sculpture and painting presents a collection of remarkable masterpieces, accompanied by insightful explanations of their motives and ideals. Authored by a renowned and innovative expert in the field, the book represents the Indian perspective in both theory and practice of the fine arts. It serves as a rare and valuable resource for anyone with an interest in the subject. The author contends that Indian fine art offers a gateway to a new realm of aesthetic thought, brimming with profound significance, and deserving of the attention of Western artists. Additionally, the book aims to foster a better understanding of Indian national art among educated Indians, instilling faith and pride in their rich artistic heritage. About The Author: Ernest Binfield Havell (1861-1934) known as E. B. Havell, was a prominent English arts administrator, art historian, and author renowned for his extensive writings on Indian art and architecture. From 1896 to 1905, Havell served as the principal of the Government School of Art in Calcutta, where he collaborated with Abanindranath Tagore to establish a distinct artistic style and educational approach inspired by Indian traditions rather than Western influences. The Title 'Indian Sculpture and Painting Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals written/authored/edited by E. B. Havell', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121287845 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 506 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Sculpture. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms