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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
556
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction collection invites readers into the world of Indian and South Asian art through a dialogue-driven exploration of 101 themes. It bridges the known and the unknown in the arts, offering an inviting, accessible path for curious readers, students, and lifelong art lovers alike. The tone is insightful, gently inspiring, and thoughtful.
Content is presented as concise, essay-style conversations and reflective passages that guide readers through curated topics. The writing blends scholarly clarity with wit, making nuanced ideas approachable. Readers move through practices like calligraphy, iconography, and visual storytelling, as well as the power of silence and narrative traditions such as Attar’s Conference of the Birds—without losing the sense of discovery.
The experience is distinctive because it treats art as a living conversation across time and culture. By foregrounding questions, connections, and cross-cultural resonances, it invites readers to compare traditions, re-examine familiar images, and form personal interpretations as they go. This approach fosters interactive learning and active engagement with art history.
After finishing, readers gain deeper art literacy, a broadened perspective on how art communicates across generations and regions, and renewed curiosity to explore further. The collection leaves a thoughtful, lasting impression—inviting ongoing discovery, dialogue, and appreciation for the vibrant tapestry of Indian and South Asian art.
Product Details
Author
B.N. Goswamy
Publisher
Penguin Allen Lane
Number of Pages
556
Language
English
SKU
9780670095117
ISBN
9780670095117
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 1,399
₹ 1,189
₹ 210 Off