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Indian Art

by Vidya Dehejia · 1997

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Using a contextual approach, this book considers the meaning of the word "art" in the Indian cultural mileau, the relationship between the subcontinent's religious traditions, the status of artists, and the impact of trade and travel on artistic development.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
artartMore like thisLess of thisreligionreligionMore like thisLess of this
Setting
IndiaIndiaMore like thisLess of thisAsiaAsiaMore like thisLess of thiscollegecollegeMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 448 pages

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