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Artistic Exploration
Philosophical Essays
Literary Analysis
Cultural Discourse
Interconnected Existence
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
128
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
To Break and To Branch gathers six essays by Ranjit Hoskote that illuminate Gieve Patel’s art—the way it evolves, its philosophy, and its interwoven practice across painting, sculpture, poetry, and theatre. This paperback invites readers who love modern Indian art, poetry, and cultural thought to enter a thoughtful conversation about Patel’s creative world. With a warm, contemplative tone, the book feels educational yet intimate, inviting curiosity and adventure as it explores how art moves beyond boundaries.
Structured as six essays curated over nearly two decades, plus an introductory piece written for this edition, To Break and To Branch traces Patel’s journey from a human-centered view of the world to a more interconnected, more-than-human sense of existence. Hoskote’s writing blends clear analysis with personal reflection, and the volume is enriched by over fifty vibrant illustrations that bring Patel’s paintings to life. He threads together Bombay’s bustling arts scene—where poetry, theatre, cinema, music, and architecture intertwine—creating a living backdrop for Patel’s experiments in form. The experience is inviting and nuanced: a thoughtful, readable conversation that invites you to pause with a painting, a line of verse, or a sculpture and feel the dialogue between artist and observer.
After finishing To Break and To Branch, readers gain a nuanced understanding of Gieve Patel’s art and its cross-disciplinary reach, along with a heightened appreciation for how art shapes everyday life. The book leaves you with a sense of wonder about the more-than-human dimensions of creativity and a confident sense that art, conversation, and friendship can illuminate how we see the world.
Product Details
Author
Ranjit Hoskote
Publisher
Prh
Number of Pages
128
Language
English
SKU
BK0515072
ISBN
9781803094328
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
14.61 x 1.52 x 20.32 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 594
₹ 105 Off
Ranjit Hoskote is an Indian poet, art critic, and cultural theorist. His writing spans poetry, criticism, and curatorial essays, reflecting deep engagement with literature, art, and cultural history. The author’s work continues to be widely read and valued for originality, clarity, and lasting relevance among diverse readers. The author’s work continues to be widely read and valued for originality, clarity, and lasting relevance among diverse readers.