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The History of Indian and Indonesian Art

The History of Indian and Indonesian Art

Coomaraswamy, Ananda K.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryIndian & South Asian Art

ISBN10: 1161388362
ISBN13: 9781161388367
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 434
Weight: 2.83
Height: 0.94 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The History of Indian and Indonesian Art by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy is a comprehensive exploration of the art history of India and Indonesia. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Indian art and the second part on Indonesian art. The author, Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, was a renowned art historian and philosopher who specialized in the art of India and Southeast Asia. In this book, he provides a detailed analysis of the artistic traditions of these regions, including painting, sculpture, and architecture. The first part of the book covers the art of India from ancient times to the 19th century, including the Indus Valley Civilization, the Mauryan Empire, and the Mughal Empire. Coomaraswamy examines the different styles and techniques of Indian art, as well as the cultural and religious influences that shaped it. The second part of the book focuses on the art of Indonesia, including the art of Java, Bali, and other islands. Coomaraswamy explores the Hindu and Buddhist influences on Indonesian art, as well as the unique indigenous styles that developed in the region. Overall, The History of Indian and Indonesian Art is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and culture of these regions. Coomaraswamy's extensive knowledge and insightful analysis make this book an essential read for scholars, students, and art lovers alike.1927. This volume discusses the history of Indian and Indonesian art, written by the Keeper of Indian and Muhammadan art in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. It is divided into six parts on the following: pre- Maurya; Maurya, Sunga, early Andbra and Scytho-Parthian (Ksatrapa); Kusana, later Andbra and Gupta; early medieval, medieval, Rajput painting and later arts and crafts; Kasmir, Nepal, Tibet, Chinese Turkistan and the Far East; farther India, Indonesia and Ceylon. With 400 illustrations on 128 plates and 9 maps.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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