Realms of Wonder
By (Author) James Bennett
Art Gallery of South Australia
Art Gallery of South Australia
1st November 2013
Australia
General
Non Fiction
Religious and ceremonial art
Hardback
216
Width 254mm, Height 310mm, Spine 24mm
1808g
Realms of Wonder: Jain, Hindu and Islamic Art of India is a lavishly illustrated, full-colour book that makes a superb introduction to the richly diverse art of India from the eighth century to the present day. This magnificent book is the first Australian publication to explore the spiritually inspired art of the three main religions of India - Jainism, Hinduism and Islam. Across more than 200 pages, it beautifully represents the many exquisite works of art, from paintings and sculptures to textiles and decorative art objects - some of them rarely or never previously seen in public. It also includes enlightening essays from nineteen specialist scholars and writers from India, Europe, North America and Australia.