The Spirit of Indian Painting

Close Encounters with 101 Great Works 1100 -1900

B. N. Goswamy

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
01 March 2016

Oriental art; Painting & paintings

In this magnificent lavishly illustrated book, renowned art historian B. N. Goswamy opens readers' eyes to the wonders of Indian painting, and shows them new ways of seeing art. An illuminating introductory essay, 'A Layered World', explains the themes and emotions that inspired Indian painters, the values and influences that shaped their work, and the unique ways in which they depicted time and space. It describes, too, the different regional styles, the relationship between patrons and painters, the tools and techniques the painters used and the milieu in which they created their works.

The second part of this book, 'Close Encounters woth 101 Great Works', presents paintings carefully selected by Professor Goswamy, spanning nearly a thousand years and ranging from Jain manuscripts and Rajasthani, Mughal, Pahari and Deccani miniatures, to Company School paintings. His description and analysis of these works unlock the treasures that lie within them and show us how to 'read' each painting, as he points out its finest features, explains its visual vocabulary and symbolism, and recounts the story, legend or event that inspired it.

Combining deep scholarship with great storytelling, this is a book of enduring value that will both educate and delight the reader. It is destined to become a classic.

By: B. N. Goswamy
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 52mm
Weight: 720g
ISBN: 9780500239506
ISBN 10: 0500239509
Pages: 584
Publication Date: 01 March 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Visions • 2. Observation • 3. Passion • 4. Contemplation

B. N. Goswamy is Professor Emeritus of art history at the Panjab University and a world authority on Indian painting. He has written and lectured extensively, and been a guest curator of major exhibitions of Indian art all over the world, most recently of the path-breaking exhibition 'Masters of Indian Painting' at the Museum Rietberg, Zurich, and at the Metropolitan Museum, New York. Professor Goswany's many publications include Essence of Indian Art, Wonders of a Golden Age, Pahari Masters, Domains of Wonder and Nainsukh of Guler.

Reviews for The Spirit of Indian Painting: Close Encounters with 101 Great Works 1100 -1900

'A thrilling and novel survey ... a wonderful primer to an unfamiliar world of art' - RA Magazine 'No one knows more about Indian painting than B.N. Goswamy and in 'The Spirit of Indian Painting' he shares a lifetime of knowledge and insights' - Glenn Lowry 'Professor Goswamy's book meets a long-felt need. In all the years I have been involved with Indian art I have repeatedly been asked to recommend a book which covers the whole subject. This is it. This is it. This is it' - Sir Howard Hodgkin 'Wonderful ... a book to make both layman and connoisseur alike realize why pre-modern Indian painting is one of the great arts of the world' - Neil MacGregor 'An out-and-out masterpiece ... will undoubtedly come to be looked on as one of the greatest books ever written on Indian art' - William Dalrymple, Guardian