India Modern: Traditional Forms and Contemporary Design

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Through a return to traditional methods, many Indian designers and architects are rediscovering the qualities that make the "look" of India: the materials; the techniques; and the colour. This text shows the modern design and architecture going on in the sub-continent and examines the background to the work in India's history and cultural environment. A team of photographers has travelled all over India to capture and present the look, both ancient and modern, of design and architecture, including the masterpieces of the Moghuls and the decoration of the past with the best houses and interiors. India has constantly provided inspiration for designers in the West, through the textiles, the ceramics and the intensity of colour.

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"It is hard to conceive of a more lucid and entertaining study."News International

"India Modern explores everything from traditional building techniques to the importance of decoration within society. It's a mixture of stunning photographs and serious commentary."(World of Interiors

"Shows how the power and beauty of India's decorative heritage is being utilized in all aspects of the contemporary arts."House and Leisure

Author Bio

Herbert J M Ypma is founding editor and publisher of Interior Architecture.