Hindu Art and Architecture (World of Art) [Paperback]

George Michell (Author)

Book Description

Series: World of Art | Publication Date: October 30, 2000

The art of Hinduism constitutes one of the world's greatest traditions. Michell's new survey examines the entire period, covering shrines consecrated to Hindu cults and works of art portraying Hindu divinities and semi-divine personalities.

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From Library Journal

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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About the Author

George Michell is the author of The Royal Palaces of India, published by Thames & Hudson.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson (October 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500203377
• ISBN-13: 978-0500203378
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #732,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Indepensible text for this topic, October 16, 2005

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This review is from: Hindu Art and Architecture (World of Art) (Paperback)

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.