{"title":"Series: Great Masters of Bangladesh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Masters of Bangladesh\u003c\/strong\u003e series presents a rich tapestry of knowledge spanning diverse fields such as \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFinance \u0026amp; Investment\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e. Readers will find insightful perspectives that blend scholarship with practical wisdom, shedding light on contemporary issues and timeless concepts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom explorations of business acumen and technological innovation to journeys through history and travel, the collection invites you to engage deeply with the ideas and stories shaping Bangladesh and beyond. Whether for curious minds or dedicated professionals, these works offer thoughtful guidance and inspiration across disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"safiuddin-ahmed-9788857210766","title":"Safiuddin Ahmed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated, this is the first volume in the groundbreaking \u003cem\u003eGreat Masters of Bangladesh\u003c\/em\u003e series of monographs. The genesis of the modern art movement in Bangladesh traces back to the partition of India (1947) and the establishment of the Dhaka Art Institute in 1948 by 'Shilpacharya' Zainul Abedin and several of his contemporaries. This pioneering group included, among others, Safiuddin Ahmed, Anwarul Haque and Quamrul Hassan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, these dedicated visionaries and the institution they established have produced talented artists, many of whom have earned recognition at home and abroad. This book explores Safiuddin Ahmed's extraordinary contribution to Bangladeshi art and society, in a series of drawings, paintings, woodcuts and etchings, with more than two hundred colour plates tracing a lifetime of artistic achievements, that is virtually unknown in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAhmed's works portray swirling, vigorous forms and motifs, with spectacular symbols, such as eyes, fishing nets and boats; continuously evoking the anxiety and disquiet of the times. For over sixty years, he has led the way in developing painting and printmaking in Bangladesh. Sophistication, a deep love of music, and a strong inclination to literature, is what underpins Ahmed's approach to life while his struggle for purity has always been his hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432306393324,"sku":"9788857210766","price":156.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788857210766.jpg?v=1774555446"},{"product_id":"zainul-abedin-9788857210773","title":"Zainul Abedin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second volume in the groundbreaking \u003cem\u003eGreat Masters of Bangladesh\u003c\/em\u003e series of monographs. The only comprehensive survey of \u003cem\u003eZainul Abedin\u003c\/em\u003e's work to date and the second volume in a world-first series dedicated to the 'Great Master Artists of Bangladesh'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZainul Abedin (1914-1976), reverently called the Shilpacharya or guru of art, is the architect of the modern art movement in Bangladesh, which began with the setting up of the first Government Art Institute in Dhaka in 1948. For his devotion to art education and his visionary and artistic achievements, he has always been the undisputed protagonist of the Bangladeshi modern art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book showcases Zainul Abedin's work over a period of 40 years, with more than 200 colour and black and white plates illustrating his special relationship with his country, from various artistic, social, and political perspectives. This groundbreaking work retraces his personal vision and provides the best interpretative angles into a culture and reality that has been often overlooked and even misunderstood in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbedin's humanitarian stance and his commitment to art forged the way for an entire generation of Bangladeshi contemporary artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433397502188,"sku":"9788857210773","price":156.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788857210773.jpg?v=1774765023"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-great-masters-of-bangladesh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}