Raj Kumar Pruthi and Rameshwari Devi (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Included. Contents Preface. 1. Indian classical art and the spirit of man. 2. The spread of Indian art and culture in South East Asia. 3. Painting in medieval India. 4. Music and dance in medieval India. 5. Development of art and architecture in medieval India. 6. Dresses toilet and ornaments. 7. Popular amusements and recreations in medieval India. 8. Influence of the Puranas on Indian art. 9. Metalwork jewellery silks pottery carpet in India. Index. Art is the symbol of the culture to which it belongs acquiring its style of expression in relation to it. The culture of India was always spiritual and the development of all arts and architecture took place against this background. Indian art archaeology and culture has undergone various changes through the ages owing to many political social and religious upheavals. India has a rich treasure of art reflecting its culture and civilisation that gives an impression of the heritage of our ancient days and clearly points out towards tremendous embodiment of its vastness and uniqueness. The book Art Archaeology and Cultural Heritage of India besides presenting detailed discussion on Indian classical art painting forms music dance architecture monuments sculpture dresses toilet ornaments amusement recreation metalwork jewellery handicrafts silks pottery and carpets of ancient and specifically medieval India also shows how these were impacted upon by Puranas and have influenced the spirit of man and colonisation. In nutshell it is the depiction of Indian art archeology and cultural heritage since pre historic through medieval to the modern times. (jacket) 216 pp. …