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Portraiture in Early India: Between Transience and Eternity

SKU: 9789360804459

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Explore the hidden legacy of Indian portraiture from ancient India. Vincent Lefèvre’s groundbreaking study reassesses early Indian art, demonstrating the significant presence and unique evolution of portraiture long before the Mughal period. Delve into stunning Indian sculptures and rare paintings, analyzed alongside textual evidence, to understand the distinctiveness of Indian portraiture, its relationship with divine imagery, and its socio-religious context. This book is indispensable for art historians, scholars of ancient Indian history, and anyone fascinated by Indian visual culture and art. Discover the essence of Indian imagery and its journey between transience and eternity.

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Description

  • Publisher : Manohar Publishers & Distributors (24 June 2025)
  • Hardcover : 290 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 9360804452
  • ISBN-13 : 978-9360804459
  • Item Weight : 800 g
  • Dimensions : 25 x 17 x 3 cm