History of Indian and Indonesian art

The History of Indian and Indonesian Art is a comprehensive book written by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, which explores the art and culture of India and Indonesia. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on the art of India, while the second part delves into the art of Indonesia.In the first part, Coomaraswamy provides a detailed account of the development of Indian art from the prehistoric period to the modern era. He discusses the various styles and forms of Indian art, including sculpture, painting, and architecture, and examines the religious and cultural influences that shaped them. The book also covers the role of art in Indian society, as well as the techniques and materials used by Indian artists.In the second part, Coomaraswamy turns his attention to the art of Indonesia, which he argues has been greatly influenced by Indian art. He explores the various styles and forms of Indonesian art, including sculpture, painting, and textiles, and examines the cultural and religious influences that have shaped them. The book also covers the role of art in Indonesian society, as well as the techniques and materials used by Indonesian artists.Overall, The History of Indian and Indonesian Art is a comprehensive and insightful book that offers a detailed and engaging account of the art and culture of two of Asia's most fascinating countries. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and development of Indian and Indonesian art.1927. This volume discusses the history of Indian and Indonesian art, written by the Keeper of Indian and Muhammadan art in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. It is divided into six parts on the following: pre- Maurya; Maurya, Sunga, early Andbra and Scytho-Parthian (Ksatrapa); Kusana, later Andbra and Gupta; early medieval, medieval, Rajput painting and later arts and crafts; Kasmir, Nepal, Tibet, Chinese Turkistan and the Far East; farther India, Indonesia and Ceylon. With 400 illustrations on…