Towards Ananda: Rethinking Indian Art and Aesthetics
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
0670058645
Length
xii+289p., Bibliography; Index; 23cm.
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Anyone who knows India is aware of its sophisticated aesthetic philosophy and equally rich history of making everyday things beautiful. Yet, most Indians, and travellers to India, are familiar with the great contrast that exists between its ingrained beauty and contemporary ugliness. Towards Ananda examines the many reasons for this paradox, with particular focus on the visual arts. Unlike most books on Indian art and aesthetics which emphasize the 'glorious ...
