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Indian Art (Oxford History of Art) | 
 enlarge | Author: Partha Mitter
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 170606
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 298
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0192842218
Dewey Decimal Number: 709.54
EAN: 9780192842213
ASIN: 0192842218
Publication Date: July 19, 2001
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Product Description
This concise yet lively new survey guides the reader through 5,000 years of Indian art and architecture. A rich artistic tradition is fully explored through the Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, Colonial, and contemporary periods, incorporating discussion of modern Bangladesh and Pakistan, tribal artists, and the decorative arts.
Combining a clear overview with fascinating detail, Mitter succeeds in bringing to life the true diversity of Indian culture. The influence of Islam on the Mughal court, which produced the world-famous Taj Mahal and exquisite miniature paintings, is closely examined. More recently, he discusses the nationalist and global concerns of contemporary art, including the rise of female artists, the stunning architecture of Charles Correa, and the vibrant art scene.
The very particular character of Indian art is set within its cultural and religious milieu, raising important issues about the profound differences between Western and Indian ideas of beauty and eroticism in art.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Indian Art (Oxford History of Art) September 24, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this book for my own enjoyment and to supplement the required readings for my Asian Art class. It is a visual delight, inspiring, and highly informative as well.
Incisive portrait of a fascinating subject May 9, 2004
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a necessary corrective to previous, stale surveys of Indian art. It gives full attention to the whole range of art and architecture and also stresses the strong contribution of Islamic, tribal, and women's art. This is the standard volume at this time.
 Hackneyed Presentation January 17, 2002
14 out of 21 found this review helpful
Although Partha Mitter has written a much better book "Much Maligned Monsters", this book is a total flop. It is hackneyed and bending backwards to be politically correct. For example, a major portion of the book is devoted to Islamic Art (712-1757), but the Islamic kings did not even get properly established in India for 400 years after the putative beginning of this period. Mitter's understanding of the earliest art is less then exemplary and his choices from the most recent period are idiosyncratic. I was greatly disappointed in this book.
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