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“partha mitter”

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  • The Triumph of Modernism

    by Partha Mitter ...
    This richly illustrated book explores the contested history of art and nationalism in the tumultuous last decades of British rule in India. Western avant-garde art inspired a powerful weapon of resistance among India’s artists in their struggle against colonial repression, and it is this complex interplay of Western modernism and Indian nationalism that is the core of this book.The Triumph of ... Read more

    $52.99 CAD

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  • Ukiyo-E 120 illustrations

    by Dora Amsden, Woldermar von Seidlitz ...
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  • Katsushika Hokusai and artworks

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  • Modernism and the Art of Muslim South Asia

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  • Hiroshige and artworks

    by Michail Uspensky ...
    The art of the Ukiyo-e reflected the artistic expression of an isolated civilisation which, when it became accessible to the West, significantly influenced a number of European artists. The three masters of Ukiyo-e, Hokusai, Utamaro and Hiroshige, are united here for the first time to create a true reference on Japanese art. The three masters rank highly among the most famous Japanese artistic ... Read more

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  • Buddha to Krishna

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    by Yashodhara Dalmia ...
    This book traces the emergence of modernism in art in South Asia by exploring the work of the iconic artist George Keyt. Closely interwoven with his life, Keyt’s art reflects the struggle and triumph of an artist with very little support or infrastructure. He painted as he lived: full of colour, turmoil and intensity. In this compelling account, the author examines the eventful course of Keyt’s ... Read more

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  • India's Biennale Effect

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    Edited by Robert E. D'Souza, Sunil Manghani ...
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  • Showcase Britain

    Britain at the Vienna World Exhibition 1873

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  • Taiwan Art & Civilisation

    Traditions and modernity of an island’s culture

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