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20th century Indian art : modern, post-independence, contemporary

Mitter, Partha author, Dave Mukherji, Parul author, Balaram, Rakhee author

2022

Overview

A landmark volume presenting the history of Indian art across the subcontinent and South Asia from the late 19th century to the present day, published in association with Art Alive. Recent decades have seen significant growth in the interest, acquisition and exhibition of modern Indian and South Asian art and artists by major international museums. This essential textbook, primarily aimed at students, presents an engaging, informative history of modern art from the subcontinent as seen through the eyes of prominent Indian academics. Illustrated throughout with strong narrative content, key experts contribute multiple perspectives on modernism, modernity and plurality, and expansive ideas about contemporary art practices. A range of subjects and topics feature including Group 1890, the Madras Art Movement, Regional Modern and Dalit art, as well as artists such as Amrita Sher-Gil and Raqs Media Collective. This book also has sections devoted to the art of Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and other parts of South Asia. Together with lively academic discussions and a selection of absorbing interviews with artists, this title meets a clear demand for a comprehensive and authoritative sourcebook on modern, postmodern and contemporary Indian art. It is the definitive reference for anyone with an interest in Indian art and non-Western art histories. Published in association with Art Alive.

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson,Samrat Offset Pvt Ltd
• Subject: Art, Indic 20th century / Art and society India History 20th century / Art and society South Asia History 20th century
• ISBN: 9780500023327, 0500023328

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
N 7304 .A16 2022	1	BOOK	ARTS