Hindu Art
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Book Overview
In a survey that stretches back to prehistory, Blurton discusses the religious, cultural, and historical influences that figure in Hindu art. Tracing its evolution, he shows how Hindu art has come to embrace widely varying styles, reflecting differences between regions from Nepal to Afghanistan, from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0674391896
ISBN13:9780674391895
Release Date:January 1994
Publisher:Harvard University Press
Length:240 Pages
Weight:1.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 7.5" x 9.7"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
excellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This really is an excellent book -- clear, well-written, with an exceptionally good selection of photographs -- especially of rural shrines and out of the way places. I would rate it among the top two or three books on Hindu/India art I have ever read. It's the sort of book you could happily carry around India.
Excellent treatment of Hindu Art
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
As the title makes clear, this book is dedicated exclusively to Hindu art - a tradition you don't hear too much about but that is extremely rewarding. It contains wonderful color reproductions and insightful text which centers more around major deities and their art rather than a linear history (although there is some of this). The book is especially good at contextualizing the subject - explaining the art's meanings and cultural significance.
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