Name/Title
Sār : the essence of Indian designEntry/Object ID
NK1476.S27Description
An exploration of the timeless beauty of Indian design through 200 classic objects. The Indian subcontinent is an amalgamation of peoples, cultures, languages and philosophies. Throughout history Indian culture has been subject to myriad different influences, from the Mughal empire to the British Raj to the now globalized nation in transition. The book explores the elements that make Indian design so special, including the varied manufacturing and decorating techniques of the country's incredibly skilled craftsmen, highly specialized object designs that have been refined over centuries, and ongoing responses to nature, technology, and necessity.Lexicon
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design--indiaBook Details
Author
Swapnaa Tamhane, Rashmi VarmaPublisher
Phaidon PressPlace Published
City
LondonCountry
England, United KingdomContinent
EuropeDate Published
2016Call No.
NK1476.S27ISBN
714870501, 9780714870502LCCN
2015478278Notes
Length: 303