Hindu Art and Architecture

The art of Hinduism constitutes one of the world's great traditions, as alive today as when the...
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Author: George Michell
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Hindu Art and Architecture by Michell, George

Hindu Art and Architecture

BD$43.23

Hindu Art and Architecture

BD$43.23
Author: George Michell
Format: Paperback
Language: English

The art of Hinduism constitutes one of the world's great traditions, as alive today as when the first images of Hindu gods were fashioned out of stone more than two thousand years ago. George Michell's invaluable survey looks at the entire period, covering shrines consecrated to Hindu cults as well as works of art that portray Hindu divinities, semidivine personalities, and mythological narratives. Michell outlines the development of Hinduism and the principal iconic forms of its pantheon (the symbolic basis for Hindu religious architecture), and explains the system of royal patronage that led to the construction of so many temples and the commissioning of their attendant works of art. Then, in a broad chronological sweep, he demonstrates artistic continuities down to the present day in the different regions of the country, confirming the vibrancy of the visual world of Hinduism. The illustrations include Mamallapuram and other great temples, profound and beautiful works of sculpture such as Shiva dancing the eternal dance of creation and destruction, and exquisite paintings of the loves of Krishna. 185 illustrations, 100 in color.



Author: George Michell
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 10/01/2000
Pages: 226
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.23h x 5.91w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9780500203378


Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2001 pg. 1254
Library Journal 04/01/2001 pg. 99

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