The look of India provides an endless source of inspiration to modern designers in the West, yet this photographic survey is the first to examine contemporary work in architecture, design and craft in the sub-continent. This book looks at the roots and themes of Indian craft and design from village society to Moghul palaces, and shows how these traditional forms are repeated in all the contemporary arts. Herbert Ypma, together with a team of photographers, travelled across India to bring together an array of images of ...
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The look of India provides an endless source of inspiration to modern designers in the West, yet this photographic survey is the first to examine contemporary work in architecture, design and craft in the sub-continent. This book looks at the roots and themes of Indian craft and design from village society to Moghul palaces, and shows how these traditional forms are repeated in all the contemporary arts. Herbert Ypma, together with a team of photographers, travelled across India to bring together an array of images of buildings, textiles and ceramics. Together with text, these images provide an insight into the emergence of an aesthetic that truly combines the old with the new.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. India. XL. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 240 pages. Full black cloth boards. 10"w x 11 3/4"h. Slight edge wear. Large full color photographs throughout. "India Modern explores the themes used through the centuries by village craftsmen on Hindu temples, Mogul palaces, and traditional crafts. The author reveals how modern designers are reinterpreting these forms and returning to the indigenous skills of Indian craftsmen and women to produce works that are praised worldwide for their aesthetic quality."
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