A Brush With Indian Art

Download or read book A Brush with Indian Art written by Mamta Nainy and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ABC of Indian art Embark on a vivid journey on which you'll learn about the origins and evolution of art in the country. Prepare to be amazed by the first pictures made by early humans; reflect upon the serenity of Buddhist cave paintings at Ajanta; marvel at the splendour of Mughal miniature art; delight in the religious depictions of Tanjore; study the hybrid Company and revivalist Bengal styles; and discover the best of modern and contemporary artists. Watch it all come alive in intricate black-and-white sketches and stunning photographs of the most celebrated visuals across time. A rich primer on the different schools of art and the most significant movements in Indian art history, A Brush with Indian Art might even nudge you into propping up your first canvas!