Christian Themes in Indian Art - From the Mogul Times Till Today (Hardcover)

This book is a pioneering work presenting Christian themes in Indian art from the beginnings of Christianity in India till today. The authors have, in the main, dealt with paintings and sculptures, but have supplemented this with one chapter on architecture, particularly that of church buildings, and one on popular art, including stamps. Over 1,100 rare coloured illustrations make this publication a unique reference book. It is the first complex treatment of the theme done in the last 25 years. Special emphasis is given to artists who as Hindus, Muslims and Parsees have chosen to paint Biblical themes. Already in the 16th century the encouraging and surprising encounter between European Christian prints and Indian miniature paintings took place. The Muslim Emperor Akbar invited three Jesuit missions from Goa to the Mogul court. Fascinated by European Madonnas and engravings, especially with Christian themes, he ordered his paintings to copy them in various ways. This was the start of a revolutionary fusion in Indian miniatures.

General

Imprint:	Manohar Publishers and Distributors
Country of origin:	India
Release date:	November 2012
First published:	August 2012
Authors:	Anand Amaldass SJ • Gudrun Lowner
Dimensions:	220 x 285 x 39mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	428
ISBN-13:	978-81-7304-945-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > Art styles not limited by date > Art of indigenous peoples Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Painting & paintings > General
LSN:	81-7304-945-9
Barcode:	9788173049453

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