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Arts and Crafts of India (Arts & Crafts)

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Thames & Hudson Ltd 1996 New YorkDescription: 160pISBN:
  • 9780500278635
Uniform titles:
  • Arts and Crafts of India (Arts & Crafts)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 745 SID-B-9689
Summary: From the most basic artefacts and traditions of village life - bowls and spoons, brightly coloured wooden toys - to intricately carved stone or metal tablets from the Mughal courts, this book presents an array of arts and crafts from India. Photographs complement a thorough discussion of each medium, including wood and stone carving, jewellery, textiles, leatherwork and basketry. As well as descriptions of materials and techniques the guide outlines the regional styles, the history and the social and symbolic significance of many of the artefacts. A collector's guide and glossary are also included.
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Books Books Symbiosis Institute of Design On Display 745 SID-B-9689 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available SID-B-9689
Books Books Symbiosis International ( Deemed University ) Campus Library, Nagpur 745 COO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available SIUNG-B-10605
Books Books Symbiosis International ( Deemed University ) Campus Library, Nagpur 745 COO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available SIUNG-B-10606
Books Books Symbiosis International ( Deemed University ) Campus Library, Nagpur 745 COO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available SIUNG-B-10607
Books Books Symbiosis International ( Deemed University ) Campus Library, Nagpur 745 COO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available SIUNG-B-10608
Books Books Symbiosis International ( Deemed University ) Campus Library, Nagpur 745 COO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available SIUNG-B-10609

From the most basic artefacts and traditions of village life - bowls and spoons, brightly coloured wooden toys - to intricately carved stone or metal tablets from the Mughal courts, this book presents an array of arts and crafts from India. Photographs complement a thorough discussion of each medium, including wood and stone carving, jewellery, textiles, leatherwork and basketry. As well as descriptions of materials and techniques the guide outlines the regional styles, the history and the social and symbolic significance of many of the artefacts. A collector's guide and glossary are also included.

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