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| ISBN: 8173031665 |
| Title: Art & Meditation |
| Author: Anagarika Govinda |
| Edition Year: 1999 |
| Cover: Paperback |
| Subject: Arts and Architecture |
| Language: English |
| Abstract: In ART and MEDITATION, Anagarika Govinda has shared his profound insight into creative processof an artist and has explored the similarities between true art and true religion. His main interest is the artist who works from the basis of his enlightenment and sees the world around him with changed eyes. For the author, meditation is an art and art is a kind of meditation, which transcends purely aesthetic values and points to lofty moral and religious ideals. Complete ending of the self, says the author, is the ultimate aim of both art and meditation. |
| Remarks: B&W drawings |
| Edition: Reprint |
| Pages: 74 |
| Size(mm): 100 X 150 |
| Weight(grams): 70 |
| Price: US$ 3.50 |
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| ISBN: 8173031177 |
| Title: Art of Mithila |
| Author: Kamal Shankar Srivastava |
| Edition Year: 1999 |
| Cover: Paperback |
| Subject: Arts and Architecture |
| Language: English |
| Abstract: ART OF MITHILA of all artstyles of the Indian subcontinent, the art of Mithila (indigenous to the crossborder area of Bihar, India and Nepal) is one of the most popular and endearingwith its distinctive and individualized cartoonish figures. The art of Mithila has enjoyed a recent revival and many Mathili women have been encouraged to express themselves in this medium which traditionally adorns their stucco homes. The Art of Mithila by Dr. Srivastava is a comprehensive study on Mithila art from the earliest times from a historic and cultural perspective. The book is devoted exclusively to the analysis in detail of different aspects of the Art of Mithila and its position in Indian art. There is also a selected bibliography and a useful index. The Art of Mithila should be of interest to anyonelayman or art studentwho appreciates Mithila art and would like to gain a further insight. |
| Edition: First |
| Pages: 164 |
| Size(mm): 135 X 215 |
| Weight(grams): 250 |
| Price: US$ 6.00 |
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| ISBN: 817624063X |
| Title: The History of Sarnatha or The Cradle of Buddhism |
| Author: B.C.Bhattacharya |
| Edition Year: 1999 |
| Cover: Paperback |
| Subject: Arts and Architecture |
| Language: English |
| Abstract: This book attempt to draw a complete picture of the historical development of Sarnatha by the learned author needs to be appreciated by the readers. This book provides roughly all the information related to the Cradle of Buddhism. The historical, Epigraphical, Literary, Topographical, Artistic and Iconographical studies up to the time of the conception of this book has been thoroughly utilized.In the nut-shell it can be said that this book provides a complete picture of Sarnatha from the time of the Buddha to its present position. |
| Remarks: B&W Photographs & appendix |
| Edition: Reprint |
| Pages: 159 |
| Size(mm): 122 X 176 |
| Weight(grams): 170 |
| Price: US$ 3.50 |
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| ISBN: 817303057X |
| Title: Traditional Arts & Crafts of Japan and Nepal |
| Author: Prof. Chhabilal Gajurel |
| Edition Year: 1998 |
| Cover: Paperback |
| Subject: Arts and Architecture |
| Language: English |
| Abstract: Both Japan and Nepal are ancient cultures with rich traditions of arts and crafts. Although these two Asian countries are quite a distance apart, yet many similarities are found between them. Japan has been a recipient of arts, craft, culture, language, religion from mainland China and Korea. Similarly, Nepal has received culture and religion from India and transmitted it to Tibet and China. The study of the arts and crafts of Japan and Nepal revels that their origin must be the same. There is v |
| Remarks: Colour Photographs |
| Edition: First |
| Pages: 237 |
| Size(mm): 140 X 210 |
| Weight(grams): 500 |
| Price: US$ 13.50 |
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