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| Author | : Rebecca M. Brown |
| Publisher | : Duke University Press |
| Total Pages | : 222 |
| Release | : 2009-03-17 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0822392267 |
Following India’s independence in 1947, Indian artists creating modern works of art sought to maintain a local idiom, an “Indianness” representative of their newly independent nation, while connecting to modernism, an aesthetic then understood as both universal and presumptively Western. These artists depicted India’s precolonial past while embracing aspects of modernism’s pursuit of the new, and they challenged the West’s dismissal of non-Western places and cultures as sources of primitivist imagery but not of modernist artworks. In Art for a Modern India, Rebecca M. Brown explores the emergence of a self-conscious Indian modernism—in painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture, film, and photography—in the years between independence and 1980, by which time the Indian art scene had changed significantly and postcolonial discourse had begun to complicate mid-century ideas of nationalism. Through close analyses of specific objects of art and design, Brown describes how Indian artists engaged with questions of authenticity, iconicity, narrative, urbanization, and science and technology. She explains how the filmmaker Satyajit Ray presented the rural Indian village as a socially complex space rather than as the idealized site of “authentic India” in his acclaimed Apu Trilogy, how the painter Bhupen Khakhar reworked Indian folk idioms and borrowed iconic images from calendar prints in his paintings of urban dwellers, and how Indian architects developed a revivalist style of bold architectural gestures anchored in India’s past as they planned the Ashok Hotel and the Vigyan Bhavan Conference Center, both in New Delhi. Discussing these and other works of art and design, Brown chronicles the mid-twentieth-century trajectory of India’s modern visual culture.
| Author | : Jaya Appasamy |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 116 |
| Release | : 1970 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Rakhee Balaram |
| Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2022-06-28 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0500023328 |
A major publication showcasing the history of Indian art across the subcontinent and South Asia from the late-nineteenth century to the present day. This landmark collection presents a new history of Indian art from the twentieth century to the present day. Recent decades have seen an overdue interest in the acquisition and exhibition of modern Indian and South Asian art and artists by major international museums. This essential, lavishly illustrated volume presents an engaging, informative history of modern art from the subcontinent as seen through the eyes of prominent Indian art historians. Illustrations are paired with a strong narrative through line, where key experts contribute multiple perspectives on modernism, modernity, and plurality, as well as expansive ideas about contemporary art practices. A range of subjects, including Group 1890, the Madras Art Movement, Regional Modern, and Dalit art, are contextualized, along with key artists such as Amrita Sher-Gil and Raqs Media Collective. There are also sections devoted to the art of Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and other parts of South Asia. Together with lively expert discussions and a selection of absorbing interviews with artists, 20th Century Indian Art meets a clear demand for a comprehensive and authoritative sourcebook on modern, postmodern, and contemporary Indian art. This is the definitive reference for anyone with an interest in Indian art and non-Western art histories. Published in association with Art Alive
| Author | : David Cottington |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 169 |
| Release | : 2005-02-24 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0191577820 |
As public interest in modern art continues to grow, as witnessed by the spectacular success of Tate Modern and the Bilbao Guggenheim, there is a real need for a book that will engage general readers, offering them not only information and ideas about modern art, but also explaining its contemporary relevance and history. This book achieves all this and focuses on interrogating the idea of 'modern' art by asking such questions as: What has made a work of art qualify as modern (or fail to)? How has this selection been made? What is the relationship between modern and contemporary art? Is 'postmodernist' art no longer modern, or just no longer modernist - in either case, why, and what does this claim mean, both for art and the idea of 'the modern'? Cottington examines many key aspects of this subject, including the issue of controversy in modern art, from Manet's Dejeuner sur L'Herbe (1863) to Picasso's Les Demoiselles, and Tracey Emin's Bed, (1999); and the role of the dealer from the main Cubist art dealer Kahnweiler to Charles Saatchi. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
| Author | : Urvi Chheda |
| Publisher | : HowExpert |
| Total Pages | : 142 |
| Release | : 2021-06-30 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1648917305 |
HowExpert Guide to Modern Indian Art is a holistic and one of the first learning projects to draw Modern Indian Art. The author emphasizes modern Indian painting. The genre is discussed, assessed, and practiced with robust and authentic information. The book is divided into nine chapters, inclusive of the Introduction. The author has provided a basic concept of the theory of Indian modern art in the Introduction. Beginning from the late 19th century, when India was under the colonial regime, the book will draw your attention to the evolution of the Indian modern style. The book addresses a myriad of styles of modern Indian artists, who are identified with modernism, to learn drawing and paint contemporary Indian art. Consequently, the tome discusses eight artists: six Indians, one European, and one American. At the same time, the author has also attempted to provide a biographical context of artists, in short, to inspire fellow readers and learners. How to Learn Modern Indian Art will step by step guide to understand the concepts of each artist’s style. Besides, it will suggest handling the material and contexts. Significantly, the Introduction caters to creating a groundwork so that readers do not feel lost while reading about the discussed artists. HowExpert Guide to Modern Indian Art will drive you through an artistic journey by its sensitive and creative vistas. While guiding you through patterns, compositions, and anecdotes, it will also allow the participant to think, analyze, and create an outstanding Indian modern artwork. About the Expert Urvi Chheda has trained in art from Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai, in 2010. She has a Master of Visual Art (MVA) in Art History from MS University Baroda, India. With a general interest in learning the theory of art and aesthetics, Urvi strives to discover the junctions where different art forms co-exist. She is involved in several art research projects. Working as an independent art researcher and writer, she regularly contributes her articles and blogs to Art Journal, Mumbai, and Dailyartmazazine. Due to her zeal in training for adventure sports, she has completed basic and advance mountaineering courses and the Basic Skiing Course. Ardently learning new things, she is presently training in an ancient martial art form known as Kalaripayattu. There is still more; she also learned improv comedy and regularly participated in several jams in Mumbai. She works and practices at her residence in Mumbai. HowExpert publishes quick ‘how to’ guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
| Author | : Partha Mitter |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 295 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9780192842213 |
This concise yet lively new survey guides the reader through 5,000 years of Indian art and architecture. A rich artistic tradition is fully explored through the Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, Colonial, and contemporary periods, incorporating discussion of modern Bangladesh and Pakistan, tribal artists, and the decorative arts. Combining a clear overview with fascinating detail, Mitter succeeds in bringing to life the true diversity of Indian culture. The influence of Islam on the Mughal court, which produced the world-famous Taj Mahal and exquisite miniature paintings, is closely examined. More recently, he discusses the nationalist and global concerns of contemporary art, including the rise of female artists, the stunning architecture of Charles Correa, and the vibrant art scene. The very particular character of Indian art is set within its cultural and religious milieu, raising important issues about the profound differences between Western and Indian ideas of beauty and eroticism in art.
| Author | : Ananda K. Coomaraswamy |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 1923 |
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| Author | : Pamela Sachant |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 614 |
| Release | : 2023-11-27 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning offers a deep insight and comprehension of the world of Art. Contents: What is Art? The Structure of Art Significance of Materials Used in Art Describing Art - Formal Analysis, Types, and Styles of Art Meaning in Art - Socio-Cultural Contexts, Symbolism, and Iconography Connecting Art to Our Lives Form in Architecture Art and Identity Art and Power Art and Ritual Life - Symbolism of Space and Ritual Objects, Mortality, and Immortality Art and Ethics
| Author | : Saloni Mathur |
| Publisher | : Duke University Press |
| Total Pages | : 156 |
| Release | : 2019-10-22 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1478003383 |
In A Fragile Inheritance Saloni Mathur investigates the work of two seminal figures from the global South: the New Delhi-based critic and curator Geeta Kapur and contemporary multimedia artist Vivan Sundaram. Examining their written and visual works over the past fifty years, Mathur illuminates how her protagonists’ political and aesthetic commitments intersect and foreground uncertainty, difficulty, conflict, and contradiction. This book presents new understandings of the culture and politics of decolonization and the role of non-Western aesthetic avant-gardes within the discourses of contemporary art. Through skillful interpretation of Sundaram's and Kapur’s practices, Mathur demonstrates how received notions of mainstream art history may be investigated and subjected to creative redefinition. Her scholarly methodology offers an impassioned model of critical aesthetics and advances a radical understanding of art and politics in our time.
| Author | : Hilary Stewart |
| Publisher | : D & M Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 116 |
| Release | : 2009-09-01 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9781926706368 |
Bold, inventive indigenous art of the Northwest Coast is distinguished by its sophistication and complexity. It is also composed of basically simple elements which, guided by a rich mythology, create images of striking power. In Looking at Indian Art of the Northwest Coast, Hilary Stewart introduces the elements of style; interprets the myths and legends which shape the motifs; and defines and illustrates the stylistic differences between the major cultural groupings. Raven, Thunderbird, Killer Whale, Bear: all the traditional forms are here, deftly analyzed by a professional writer and artist who has a deep understanding of this powerful culture.
