India Modern: Traditional Forms and Contemporary Design

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This mini paperback presents a photographic compilation of modern Indian craft, design and architecture, placed in the context of Indian history and traditions. It looks at the roots and themes of Indian craft and design from village society to Moghul palaces, and shows how these traditional forms are repeated in all the contemporary arts. Herbert Ypma, together with a team of photographers, travelled across India to bring together an array of images of buildings, textiles and ceramics. Together with text, these images provide an insight into the emergence of an aesthetic that truly combines the old with the new.

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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

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Herbert Ypma is founding editor and publisher of Interior Architecture.