Isbn: 9788190000307 - indian decorative designs (2 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: New. A New Unread copy in Publisher's Shrink Wrap. 125 pages. Numerous color and duotone photographs and line drawings. U.S. ordersa are shipped from Lewiston, NY location.

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. Reprint. Contents 1. Indian decorative designs. 2. Folk tradition. 3. Harappa pottery designs. 4. Mudwall paintings. 5. Traditional toys. 6. Traditional Calico designs. 7. Carpet designs. 8. Embroidery designs. 9. Temple architecture. 10. Jali work and stone carving. 11. Lacquer work. 12. Inlay work. 13. Ivory. 14. Jewellery designs. 15. Metal craft. 16. Contemporary designs in Mehendi. Love of decoration is proverbial in our vast country. It is so deeply embedded in Indian psyche that it found expression in everything. Since hoary antiquity we Indians have been decorating our bodies our garments our homes our ritualistic and utilitarian objects. This love for ornamentation to evolve such a bafflingly rich repertoire of decorative designs. Designs drawn from life and nature around them. Simple foliage and flowers birds and animals have been used so imaginatively that one cannot help admiring their creators. And this is applicable to each and every craft object from the least insignificant small container to the sumptuously ornate large surfaces of temples mosques royal palaces and countless monuments. The aim of the present book is to draw the book lovers attention to the mind boggling variety of Indian ornamental devices through the centuries. A comprehensive book with over 300 centuries old designs of jewellery ornaments toys architecture painting embroidery and many more for artists of all ages architects and interior and fashion designers. 126 pp. …