20th Century Indian Art

Name: 20th Century Indian Art
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500023327
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Modern, Post-Independence, Contemporary

By Parul Dave Mukherji and Partha Mitter and Rakhee Balaram

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20th Century Indian Art explores the dynamic and diverse art scene in India throughout the 1900s, showcasing key movements, artists, and artworks that shaped the country's cultural landscape. The book provides insights into the fusion of traditional and modern influences as it chronicles the evolution of Indian art, highlighting its global significance and the socio-political narratives involved.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for exploring the rich and diverse landscape of modern Indian art. It offers a comprehensive insight into the artistic movements and cultural transformations in India during the 20th century. Whether you're an art history enthusiast or simply curious about the intersection of art and culture in India, this could be an enlightening addition to your collection.

A Financial Times Book of the Year 2022

A major publication showcasing the history of Indian art across the subcontinent and South Asia from the late-nineteenth century to the present day.

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

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A Financial Times Book of the Year 2022

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.

20th Century Indian Art is published in association with Art Alive.

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Combining art-historical scholarship with contemporary critical frameworks, 20th Century Indian Art is hailed as a landmark in the study of Indian art, offering a comprehensive look at its complex history. The book situates a century of South Asian art in an authoritative context, highlighting its intersections with geopolitics, identity, and post-colonial sensibilities. Reviewers praise its expansive scope and depth, offering insightful analyses of both prominent movements and overlooked figures, making it an essential resource for scholars, enthusiasts, and art lovers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500023327

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 621 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 308.0mm

Weight: 3700g

Pages: 744

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Partha Mitter Parul Dave Mukherji Rakhee Balaram

About the Author

Partha Mitter is Emeritus Professor of Art History, University of Sussex. His books include Much Maligned Monsters: History of European Reactions to Indian Art, Art and Nationalism in Colonial India 1850-1922, Indian Art and The Triumph of Modernism: India's Artists and the Avant-Garde 1922-1947. Parul Dave Mukherji is Professor and former Dean at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. She holds a PhD from Oxford University. Her recent publications include InFlux: Contemporary Art in Asia (which she co-edited) and the ASA volume, Arts and Aesthetics in a Globalizing World, co-edited with Ramindar Kaur. Rakhee Balaram is Assistant Professor of Global Modern and Contemporary Art and Art History at University at Albany, State University of New York. She has previously taught at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She holds double doctorates in the field of French Literature and Art History from Cambridge University and the Courtauld Institute of Art.