Indian Art A Concise History

Name: Indian Art A Concise History
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ISBN: 9780500203026

ISBN-10: 0500203024

ISBN-13: 9780500203026

Edition: 2nd 1997 (Revised)

Authors: Roy C. Craven

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Indian Art spans some 4,000 years, covering the rich visual expression of one of the world's most ancient yet dynamic cultures, from the first mysterious beginnings in the Indus Valley through to the coming of Islam and the Mughal court.

Book details

List price: $29.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication date: 10/27/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 258
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.30" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

Elizabeth Reichert teaches social work policy and practice at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.Elizabeth Reichert teaches social work policy and practice at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.



Introduction



Harappan culture: beginnings on the Indus



Historical and religious origins



The Mauryan period: the first imperial art



The Shunga dynasty: chaityas, viharas and stupas



The Andhra period: the 'world mountains'



The Kushan period: Gandhara and Mathura



The Gupta and Post-Gupta periods



South India: Pallavas, Cholas and Hoysalas



The Medieval period in North India



Islamic India: architecture and painting



Jain, Rajasthani and Pahari painting


Epilogue: the modern period


Timeline of history


Glossary


Bibliography


Acknowledgments for illustrations


Index