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India is a nation with a rich, sophisticated culture, but also a country undergoing rapid modernization. In this dynamic context, the architecture of Balkrishna Doshi deploys the strengths of tradition and modernism in a powerful combination, infusing bold new forms with an intricate social, historical and cultural awareness.
Romance in Red Stone is an appreciation of architecture of Islam in India at a level removed from the formal, as articulated surface. In his photographs Yashwant Pitkar presents architecture as a feast of craftsmanship, as an enduring romance with shape and stone, in its unending variations. An architect first, then a photographer, Pitkar's images reflect his love and admiration for the buildings of Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, which he captures in a way ...
This book is a collection of some of the best designed textiles. The selection of textiles is based on the aesthetic qualities and remarkable styles prevalent in various regions of India. A celebrating spirit rendered in color and patterns, with a stroke of panache, Indian Textiles--Ethnic and Beyond--represents the many manifestations of vibrance and elegance in its Indianesque identity. Flora, geometry, arabesque, antiquity, architecture and great Indian ...
Rich, magnificent, glorious and brilliant are the few words that describe the cultural and traditional heritage of India. Amongst its many aspects, Folk and tribal art has been one of the most noticeable trademarks of the Indian heritage. It has flourished through centuries in the Indian sub-continent and their diversity, their ease and originality has charmed people all over the world.The creativity in India is as its topography. Different parts of India have ...