Indian art

Author: Wang Yong
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: From the Indus Valley Civilization (2500-1500 BC) to the Mughal Empire (1526-1858), Indian art has a history of over four thousand years and holds a unique and important position in the history of world art. This book systematically elaborates on the evolution of the styles of Indian architecture, sculpture, painting, and other plastic arts from the perspectives of Indian religion, philosophy, and aesthetics, with a focus on analyzing the spiritual connotations and aesthetic characteristics of Buddhist art, Hindu art, and Islamic art in India. The book features over 400 selected images, all representative works of Indian art from various eras, mostly shot on-site in India, and possess valuable collection value.