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Hindu Art and Architecture (World of Art) Paperback – October 17, 2000

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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.
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    World of Art
  2. Print length
    224 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Thames & Hudson
  5. Publication date
    October 17, 2000
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.7 x 8.3 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0500203377
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0500203378
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The newest book in this familiar paperback series on world art is a sweeping survey of Hindu architecture and sculpture in India. With only a few examples of the Hindu artworks of Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, it bypasses the artistic glories of Hinduism outside of India, particularly in Cambodia and Indonesia. The book's other notable shortcoming is its relative paucity of two-dimensional works, both the exquisite miniatures that Indian art (both Hindu and Muslim) is renowned for and the lurid popular prints that are such a part of Indian daily life today. That said, Michell (The Royal Palaces of India) has compiled a dense and well-illustrated chronological guide to the development of Hindu architecture and sculpture in many diverse regions of India. With an excellent map featuring all of the sites mentioned in the text, an extensive glossary combined with the index, and a bibliography for further exploration of both art and religion, this book is particularly suited to readers unfamiliar with Hinduism and Hindu art. David McClelland, Philadelphia
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George Michell is the author of The Royal Palaces of India, published by Thames & Hudson.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson; 0 edition (October 17, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500203377
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500203378
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 8.3 inches
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016
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Loved this book,loved this whole series. The pictures are beautiful. Very detailed. Enjoyed reading. Bought five books from this series since.
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Gabriella Martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars This was great.
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the book was clean, and looked brand new. This was great.
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Marleigh Grayer Ryan
2.0 out of 5 stars Indepensible text for this topic
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2005
Michell - the author of a text on this topic - has here provided a lovely picture book with careful commentary on this spectacular art. Prints are attractively reproduced and well chosen, and the writing is excellent. Highly recommended to anyone exploring the topic.
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Rah Kee Young
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2018
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Excellent
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Marcolorenzo
4.0 out of 5 stars Hindu Architecture introduction
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Introduction to Hindu architecture. May be a good place to start. To me it has many gaps in its treatment and its chosen examples.. Most illustrations come from American collections.
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