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The Living Tradition: Perspectives on Modern Indian Art

The Living Tradition: Perspectives on Modern Indian Art

Subramanyan, K. G.

Hardcover

Series: India List

Art Criticism & TheoryIndian & South Asian ArtIndividual Artists

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ISBN10: 1803091312
ISBN13: 9781803091310
Publisher: Seagull Books
Published: Aug 28 2024
Pages: 226
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.10
Language: English
An engaging exploration of the quest for individuality within the rich tapestry of artistic traditions, by one of India's best-known artists.

The fulfillment of a modern Indian artist's wish to be part of a living tradition, i.e. to be individual and innovative, without being an outsider in his own culture, will not come of itself, it calls for concerted effort.

In Living Tradition, a critical study of modern Indian art as it has evolved through continuous interaction with several traditions--foreign and indigenous--K. G. Subramanyan, one of India's most celebrated artists, offers a theoretical groundwork for that concerted effort. In the course of his study, he explores the distinctions between Indian and European traditions, the continuities in India's folk traditions, and the attempts of several thinkers and artists to identify an Indian artistic tradition or to deny it altogether in a quest for personal expression or universality. With over seventy-five illustrations in color complementing Subramanyan's thought-provoking essay, Living Tradition provides readers with a visually engaging exploration of the vibrant tapestry of Indian art.

Subramanyan played a pivotal role in shaping India's artistic identity after Independence. Mani-da, as he was fondly called, seamlessly blended elements of modernism with folk expression in his works, spanning paintings, murals, sculptures, prints, set designs, and toys. Beyond his visual artistry, his writings have laid a solid foundation for understanding the demands of art on the individual. In the year of his centenary, Seagull is proud to publish his writings in special new editions.

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