Bibliograph

Masterworks from India and Southeast Asia, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kimberly Masteller

Type

Label

Masterworks from India and Southeast Asia, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kimberly Masteller

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 110-111) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Masterworks from India and Southeast Asia

Nature of contents

bibliographycatalogs

Oclc number

950084125

Responsibility statement

Kimberly Masteller

Sub title

the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Summary

Spanning two millennia and the breadth of southern Asia, the thirty-seven masterworks presented here introduce the reader to the great artistic achievements of India and Southeast Asia. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is world-renowned for its Asian collections, and this beautifully illustrated volume demonstrates why. In this catalogue readers will explore idealized sculptures created in stone and bronze, examples of richly carved wood architecture, vibrant paintings, and luxurious textiles and furniture as diverse in style as the cultures they represent. The works fall into two general categories: art for religious use, associated with Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism; and courtly and decorative arts, associated with the Mughal and Rajput courts and the eclectic tastes of the Colonial Era. Each work is accompanied by a detailed essay exploring its cultural and aesthetic significance. The introduction examines the history of the collection and provides a general framework for appreciating and interpreting South and Southeast Asian Art

Table Of Contents

Director's foreword / Julián Zugazagoitia -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction / Kimberly Masteller -- Plates & commentaries / Kimberly Masteller

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