Living Traditions In Indian Art

Featuring A Diverse And Richly Illustrated Testament To Contemporary Indian Devotional Art, This Compilation Presents An Extensive And Unique Collection By Traditional Artists Who Have Translated Their Creative Impulses Into Beautiful Pieces That Express A Personal Expression Of Divinity. This Book Unveils The Living Traditions Of This Genre As Well As Documents A Concerted Effort To Preserve This Special Art Form That Continues To Be Subject To The Fast Paced Modernisation Of India. A Varied And Growing Collection Is Now Housed At The Museum Of Sacred Art In Belgium; Curated Such That Visitors Could Experience And Learn The Cultural Roots Of Vaishnava Art And Its Connection To The Broader World Of Hindu Philosophy. Works By Indian Artists And The Devotional Paintings By Iskcon Artists Are In Focus Here, With Some Sculptures And Art From Nepal, Tibet, Thailand And Indonesia. Supported With Insightful Contributions On The History Of This Art, The Art Itself And Its Artists, The CatalogueS Goal Is To Both Address And Support The Revival Of Interest In Spiritual Art Among The Academic Community, Art Lovers And The General Public. Published In Association With Museum Of Sacred Art, Belgium.