Aspects Of Indian Art And Culture
Download Aspects Of Indian Art And Culture full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online free Aspects Of Indian Art And Culture ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Author | : Swarajya Prakash Gupta |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
The Work Studies Basic Principles Of Ancient Indian Art And Architecture. It Deals With Hindu Thinking And Practice Of Art Including The Hindu View Of Godhead, Iconography And Iconometry And Symbols And Symbolism In Hindu Art. It Surveys Indian Art And Temple Architecture From The Ancient Times And Makes Comparative Studies Of Religious Art In India.
Author | : Stuart Cary Welch |
Publisher | : Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Art, Indic |
ISBN | : 0030061148 |
A selection of 333 works of art representing masterpieces of the sacred and court traditions as well as their urban, folk, and tribal heritage.
Author | : Arihant Experts |
Publisher | : Arihant Publications India limited |
Total Pages | : 335 |
Release | : 2018-04-20 |
Genre | : Study Aids |
ISBN | : 9350944847 |
Each candidate aspiring to clear the Civil Services Examination is expected to have adequate knowledge about the elegant aspects of India’s traditions and aspects. This book on Indian Art and Culture has been divided into 16 Chapters covering the different aspects of India’s Heritage and Culture such as Art & Culture: An Introduction, Indian Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Music, Dance, Theatre & Drama, Cinema, Traditional Martial Art, Social Culture, Religion, Philosophy, Language & Literature, Handicraft, Festivals & Fairs and Miscellaneous, which are asked in theCivil Services Examinations conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) and State PCS. Exercises with objective questions have been given after each chapter. The book also contains Practice Sets prepared according to the UPSC syllabus for thorough practice which would help the students to achieve success in the examinations.Main Features of the Book:Chapterwise comprehensive coverage in point cum para formatImportant facts given in the form of the box within chapterText is well supported with the imagesProper usage of charts and tables for better knowledgeChapterwise significant questions for revision of facts
Author | : Roda Ahluwalia |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2021-07-28 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9789389136784 |
- Offers fresh insights into the rich aesthetic and cultural legacy of the Imperial Mughal age in the Indian subcontinent - Essays by 13 eminent international scholars draw comparisons between the Mughals, the Safavids and the Ottomans - Over 159 images of Mughal artifacts, paintings, gardens and monuments illustrate the lasting heritage of the Imperial Mughals Enter the splendid world of Mughal India and explore its rich aesthetic and cultural legacy through fresh insights offered by 13 eminent scholars. Recent scholarship in this field has offered deeper analysis into established norms, explored pan-Indian connections and drawn comparisons with contemporaneous regions of the early modern world. Further studies along these lines were encouraged in a seminar held by the K.R. Cama Oriental Institute, Mumbai, and the formidable scholarship presented by contributors forms the content of this volume. The articles in this book explore varied subjects under the Mughal umbrella, challenge long-held ideas and draw comparisons between the artistic expressions and material culture of the powerful Islamicate triumvirate of the early modern period - the Safavids in Iran, the European-based Ottomans and the Mughals in the Indian subcontinent. Themes as diverse as portraits of royal women, sub-imperial patronage of temples, word-image relationship, the lapidary arts and the Imperial Library of the Mughals, a reconsideration of Mughal garden typologies, murals painted on architectural surfaces, the textile culture of the city of Burhanpur, changes in visual language and content of painting, and Imperial objets d'art have been discussed, challenged and analyzed. The final three articles are groundbreaking comparisons across Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal spheres. This beautifully illustrated book is sure to appeal to c
Author | : Alan Gledhill |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 309 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 2010-04-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1615302034 |
Heir to a diverse array of traditions, the Indian subcontinent boasts customs that are distinguished by a constant juxtaposition of the ancient and the modern. The omnibus culture that has resulted from a rich history reflects an accommodation of ideas from across the globe and over time. This inviting narrative examines the tapestry of major events and beliefs that imbue everyday Indian life with vitality, and it presents the remarkable achievements in writing and the arts that have influenced individuals throughout the world.
Author | : Balmiki Prasad Singh |
Publisher | : OUP India |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2011-12-08 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780198077343 |
This book explores the fascinating aspects of India's diversified cultural base-monuments, art tradition, religion, philosophy, performing arts, and literature. It discusses the relationship between the state and market on cultural aspects, debates regarding cultural preservation, role of administration and institutions, and interconnections of culture with the social and political life in India.
Author | : C. Sivaramamurti |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 1969 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Om Prakash |
Publisher | : New Age International |
Total Pages | : 660 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : India |
ISBN | : 9788122415872 |
Cultural History Of India Has Been Divided Into Three Parts To Discuss Various Aspects Of Development Of Indian Culture. It Talks About How Religions Such As The Vedic Religion, Buddhism, Jainism, Saivism And Vaisnavism Aimed At Securing Social Harmony, Moral Upliftment, And Inculcated A Sense Of Duty In The Individual. The Development Of Indian Art And Architecture Was A Creative Effort To Project Symbols Of Divine Reality As Conceived And Understood By The Collective Consciousness Of The People As A Whole. The Book Also Focuses On Social Intuitions, Educational Systems And Economic Organisation In Ancient India. Finally, The Book Discusses The Dietary System Of Indians From Pre-Historic Times To C. 1200 A.D. The Basis For Inclusion Of Food And Drinks In The Book On Indian Culture Is That Ancient Indians Believed That Food Not Only Kept An Individual Healthy, But Was Also Responsible For His Mental Make Up.According To The Author, It Is Of Utmost Importance That The Present Generation Imbibe Those Elements Of Indian Culture Which Have Kept India Vital And Going Through Its Long And Continuous History .Cultural History Of India Is An Extremely Useful Journal On Indian History And Culture For All Readers, Both In India And Abroad. It Is Therefore A Must-Read For All Interested In Indias Proud Past, Which Forms The Eternal Bed-Rock Of Its Fateful Present And Glorious Future. It Is An Academic Book Very Useful For Student Of History Aspiring For I.A.S.
Author | : Shwetabh Gangwar |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Conduct of life |
ISBN | : 9789388754439 |