Indian Art (Paperback)

This text looks at the role of art in the Indian subcontinent and then analyzes early art from the Indus civilization (2000 BC) to the time of Buddha (c.5000 BC). The Mauryan emperor Ashoka (4th century BC), was an important player in the dissemination of Buddhism, using art to this end. A stable economic base and the rise of a mercantile community were important in Buddhism's growth. Inscriptions show that the contributions to pay for art came from housewives, householders, merchants, traders and a range of other common people. The vibrant narrative tradition displayed in this art is analyzed.

General

Imprint:	Phaidon Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Art & Ideas
Release date:	December 1997
First published:	December 1997
Authors:	Vidya Dehejia
Dimensions:	220 x 165 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	448
ISBN-13:	978-0-7148-3496-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > Art styles not limited by date > Oriental art Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Religious subjects depicted in art
LSN:	0-7148-3496-3
Barcode:	9780714834962

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