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Arts and Crafts of India

by John Gillow, Barry Dawson, Ilay Cooper
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Arts and Crafts of India
Arts and Crafts of India

India's diverse crafts on display in photos.

The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating the variety of traditional crafts in India. It showcases exquisite photographs that beautifully capture the intricate details of the crafts. Apart from techniques and materials, the book delves deep into the historical and social significance of each craft. A must-read for anyone who wants to gain insight into Indian arts and crafts.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Arts and Crafts of India

by John Gillow, Barry Dawson, Ilay Cooper
$9.90
Compare to estimated retail price: S$38.58  

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ISBN: 9780500278635
Authors: John Gillow, Barry Dawson, Ilay Cooper
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date of Publication: 1999-12-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art, Travel
Related Topics: Design, Crafts, History, Photography, Art History, Art and Photography
Goodreads rating: 4.5
(rated by 2 readers)

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From the most basic artifacts and traditions of village life - earthenware water jars, brightly colored wooden toys and painted murals of Hindu deities on mud walls - to sophisticated and intricate geometric designs painstakingly etched on precious metal or carved in stone, here is a spectacular array of arts and crafts, representing the wealth of the country's craft heritage. Specially taken photographs complement a lively and thorough discussion of each the plastic arts; wood and stone carving; metalwork; jewelry; textiles; paint and paper; and a colorful miscellany, including leatherwork, basketry and floral work. As well as comprehensive descriptions of materials and techniques such as inlay, enameling, sand-casting, tie-dye and papermaking, Arts and Crafts of India outlines the regional styles, history, and social and symbolic significance of many of the artifacts, informed by the authors' first-hand research - often in remote areas of the subcontinent. This book, complete with a collector's guide and glossary, will appeal to all those visiting India, as well as to designers, buyers, and anyone who appreciates the beauty and decorative value of ethnic arts and crafts.
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India's diverse crafts on display in photos.

The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating the variety of traditional crafts in India. It showcases exquisite photographs that beautifully capture the intricate details of the crafts. Apart from techniques and materials, the book delves deep into the historical and social significance of each craft. A must-read for anyone who wants to gain insight into Indian arts and crafts.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.