Written in clear, evocative prose that sensitively describes the VMFA's renowned collection, this striking survey of Indian art and culture will engage both scholars and general readers. From ivory sculptures to miniature paintings and lavishly illustrated manuscripts, this book features many beautiful and historically important objects, several of which are published here for the first time. Each of the four major areas of the catalogue--"sculpture, painting, decorative arts, and textiles--"begins with an introductory ...
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Written in clear, evocative prose that sensitively describes the VMFA's renowned collection, this striking survey of Indian art and culture will engage both scholars and general readers. From ivory sculptures to miniature paintings and lavishly illustrated manuscripts, this book features many beautiful and historically important objects, several of which are published here for the first time. Each of the four major areas of the catalogue--"sculpture, painting, decorative arts, and textiles--"begins with an introductory essay. Individual catalogue entries provide an analysis of the art historical, aesthetic, and cultural significance of each object together with documentation of its provenance, exhibition, and publication history. The opening essays introduce India and its people, with special emphasis on the development of major religions and the dominant role of religion in art and life. Also included is a summary of the signs, symbols, and images developed to express religious concepts.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Dust jacket and book are clean with light wear. Cloth boards. Has a good binding, no marks or notations. 599 pages. Oversized.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 9780917046605. Very lightly crimped corner, otherwise text clean and tight; NOTE: additional postage may be necessary for international shipping; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 599 pages.
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Very Good. Very Good Dust Jacket. Size: 9x1x12; 1st edition, 2001. Very good hardcover with DJ, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Interior appears free of markings. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Bump at top edge near spine, otherwise shelfwear is very minor and exterior looks quite nice. Dust jacket unclipped. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Not available for priority/expedited shipping. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.
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Very Good. Size: 9x1x12; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Association with Philip Wilson Publishers; London, 2001. Hardcover. Book is large and very heavy, additional shipping cost may apply. A Very Good, burgundy binding with yellow lettering on front board and spine, binding sturdy and intact, some sunning to page margins, bumped top front board corner, mild crimping to spine edges, bit of handling/scuffing to boards, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, small tear top rear turn, bit of sunning and foxing to verso panels/flaps, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 11.5 x 13.5 inches], 599pp., appendix, glossary, concordance, bibliography, photography credits, indexed, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. Please Note: Depending on site, actual book for sale may differ physically from picture listed. Additional scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Maroon cloth over boards. 4to (9.5 x 12.25 inches). 599 p. Illustrated with 234 illustrations. Written in clear, evocative prose that sensitively describes the VMFA's renowned collection, this striking survey of Indian art and culture will engage both scholars and general readers. From ivory sculptures to miniature paintings and lavishly illustrated manuscripts, this book features many beautiful and historically important objects, several of which are published here for the first time. Each of the four major areas of the catalogue--"sculpture, painting, decorative arts, and textiles--"begins with an introductory essay. Individual catalogue entries provide an analysis of the art historical, aesthetic, and cultural significance of each object together with documentation of its provenance, exhibition, and publication history. The opening essays introduce India and its people, with special emphasis on the development of major religions and the dominant role of religion in art and life. Also included is a summary of the signs, symbols, and images developed to express religious concepts. (Amazon)
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