Hindu Art and Architecture (World of Art)

Informationen zum Autor George Michell is an architectural historian, specializing in ancient Indian architecture. Among his many publications are The Royal Palaces of India and Hindu Art and Architecture , both published by Thames & Hudson. Klappentext The art of Hinduism constitutes one of the world's great traditions, as alive today as when the first images of Hindu gods were fashioned out of stone more than two thousand years ago. George Michell's invaluable survey looks at the entire period, covering shrines consecrated to Hindu cults as well as works of art that portray Hindu divinities, semidivine personalities, and mythological narratives. Michell outlines the development of Hinduism and the principal iconic forms of its pantheon (the symbolic basis for Hindu religious architecture), and explains the system of royal patronage that led to the construction of so many temples and the commissioning of their attendant works of art. Then, in a broad chronological sweep, he demonstrates artistic continuities down to the present day in the different regions of the country, confirming the vibrancy of the visual world of Hinduism. The illustrations include Mamallapuram and other great temples, profound and beautiful works of sculpture such as Shiva dancing the eternal dance of creation and destruction, and exquisite paintings of the loves of Krishna. 185 illustrations, 100 in color. Zusammenfassung 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.

Product details

• Authors: George Michell, Michell George
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.10.2000
• EAN: 9780500203378
• ISBN: 978-0-500-20337-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 210 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 460 g
• Series: world of art
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; Architecture, ART / History / General, ART / Subjects & Themes / Religious, ARCHITECTURE / General, RELIGION / Hinduism / General, ART / Asian / General, ART / Asian / Indian & South Asian, History of Art, Hinduism, Non-graphic art forms, Painting & paintings, East Asia, Far East, Indian sub-continent, South Asia (Indian sub-continent), Oriental art, Paintings and painting, Non-graphic and electronic art forms, Religious subjects depicted in art, Religious and ceremonial art