Shilpe Bharat O Bahirbharat by Manindra Bhushan Gupta [Hardcover]

It had disappeared from view for quite some time, but this invaluable book has not lost any of its worth. We are honoured to be able to present this brilliant work by Manindrabhushan Gupta, once published by Visva-Bharati, to readers interested in the history of Indian painting, architecture, and sculpture. The word "glory" seems to resonate when we think of the history of Indian art. The art of this diverse and vast subcontinent is itself rich in variety and vibrancy. In architecture, sculpture, painting, and crafts - through the ages, across regions—there have been astonishingly opulent expressions and developments, initiations, and evolutions. Yet, somewhere, it all seems to be bound by an eternal thread of unity. This book seeks to trace that central unity amid the diversity of forms. 

The discussion in this book, organized into four specific chapters, covers: Indian architecture and sculpture, Indian painting, the art history of the West, and the Abanindranath era. Well-integrated, yet rich in essential information; concise, yet lively and engaging, this analysis is both thorough and fascinating.