About this title: This survey, spanning 4000 years, traces the rich visual expression of one of the world's most ancient cultures through the varied arts of India. From the beginnings in the Indus valley, through the masterpieces of Buddhist and Hindu art, to the coming of Islam and the eclectic culture of the Mughal court, the country's artistic history is explored. The author leads the reader through the pantheon of the Hindu gods, the insights of Buddhist mysticism and the complex symbolism of miniature paintings. This revised edition brings the narrative up-to-date, exploring the contribution of 20th ...
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Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: NY: Thames & Hudson, 1995 repr. of 1985 ed. -near Very Good paperback-8.25" tall-stiff paper covers-photo cover (Parshvanatha Temple sculpture)-200 illustrations (30 in color)-text keyed to plates-light exterior wear-few words/phrases underlined, 7 words/ phrases highlighted; otherwise tight, clean, no other markings-index-252pp. Excellent beginner's India art appreciation/ art student's textbook. ISBN: 0-500-20146-3. read more
Binding: SOFTCOVER
Publisher: Thames And Hudson
Date Published: c1976
Description: Very Good-with no dust jacket. 200 illustrations, 30 in color. Indexed, remainder mark on bottom edge, previous owner's small name, else a nice tight, solid copy.; about 8x6" read more
Description: Acceptable. Book shows wear to cover edges and spine. Highlighting in book. Cover has heavy wear. Name written in marker on outside edge of pages. Spine has creases. Corners bent/rounded. Cover may have folds or creases. Otherwise in good reading condition. read more
Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames and Hudson, London, UK
Date Published: 1976
ISBN-13:9780500201466ISBN:0500201463
Description: Good ++ 8 1/4" Tall. 252 pages. Colour & B&W illustrations-200 of which 30 in colour. ONE PAGE LOOSE. Some wear/rubbing/creasing to covers' corners, edges & spine-ends, light reading creases to spine. Light browning to page-edges, contents very clean. Top spine-end taped. read more
Edition: Revised Edition
Binding: Large format paperback
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500203026ISBN:0500203024
Description: UNREAD-slight shelf wear only. One of the excellent Thames and Hudson World of Art Series. Profusely Illustrated in colour and mono throughout text. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Original Wraps
Publisher: Thames and Hudson, London
Date Published: 1976
ISBN-13:9780500201466ISBN:0500201463
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. In Thames & Hudson's World of Art Library, 1st edition in soft cover format, 8vo, 251pp, cold and b/w photo illustrations, card covers, VG+ Copy. read more
Description: Very good. Appearance of only slight previous use. Cover and binding show a little wear. All pages are undamaged with potentially only a few, small markings. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. Paperback. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
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