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.New research on Indian art collecting, the history of which remains unpublished. .An exploration of the ways in which great works of art are brought to light. .A diverse array of images and research from top scholars in their respective fields. The Bharanys, discerning and passionate art collectors, amassed a broad range of art that now resides in major museums both in India and abroad. Their collection is striking in its diverse geographic range and array of mediums, as well as the way in which it brings to light largely undiscovered regional styles of painting. In this volume, essays by leading experts in their fields showcase particular facets of the collections and the family's central role as 20th-Century Indian art collectors. A stimulating treat for anyone interested in Indian art, the book will also be an eye-opener to those intrigued to learn how works of art are discovered, how great collections are put together, and how such works are appreciated and understood."
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Giles Tillotson is an art historian specializing in South Asia and the author of many books including "Jaipur Nama: Tales from the Pink City".
Dr Kapila Vatsyayan is acknowledged for her unstinting dedication to nurturing the arts and creating bridges of communication between the diverse cultural traditions of India. She has carried forward the legacy of the pioneers, principally Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya, who gave dignity and prestige to the creativity of the traditional arts and crafts. She has taken the concerns of the inclusion of art education to international forums, specially as a member of the UNESCO Executive Board.
Dr Kapila Vatsyayan is acknowledged for her unstinting dedication to nurturing the arts and creating bridges of communication between the diverse cultural traditions of India. She has carried forward the legacy of the pioneers, principally Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya, who gave dignity and prestige to the creativity of the traditional arts and crafts. She has taken the concerns of the inclusion of art education to international forums, specially as a member of the UNESCO Executive Board.
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- PublisherThe Marg Foundation
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 9383243007
- ISBN 13 9789383243006
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages160
- EditorTillotson Giles
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A Passionate Eye: Textiles, Paintings and Sculptures from the Bharany Collections
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. International Edition. The Bharanys, discerning and passionate art collectors, amassed a broad range of art that now resides in major museums both in India and abroad. Their collection is striking in its diverse geographic range and array of mediums, as well as the way in which it brings to light largely undiscovered regional styles of painting. In this volume, essays by leading experts in their fields showcase particular facets of the collections and the family's central role as 20th-Century Indian art collectors. A stimulating treat for anyone interested in Indian art, the book will also be an eye-opener to those intrigued to learn how works of art are discovered, how great collections are put together, and how such works are appreciated and understood. Contents: Foreword by Kapila Vatsyayan; Preface by Giles Tillotson--Part One: The World of the Bharanys; A Tale of Two Bharanys and Collecting Art in British India by Pratapaditya Pal; Recollections by Chhote Lal Bharany; Form and the Divine: the Shaping of Bharany's Vision by Giles Tillotson--Part Two: The Collections; Paintings from the Hills by Vijay Sharma. Sculptures from Kerala: Form and Performance by Mallica Kumbera Landrus; Kashmir Shawls by Monisha Ahmed; Nakshi Kantha from Bengal by Anjan Chakraverty; Phulkari and Bagh from Punjab by Vandana Bhandari; Bharany Bhaav: the Dilemma of Modernism by Vibhuti Sachdev Editor, Giles Tillotson is Director of Research, Publications and Exhibitions at Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, Jaipur City Palace. International Edition. Seller Inventory # 1076101
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