ISBN: 9789971917777
Asian Civilsations Museum
Hard back: 144 pages
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Alamkara:
5000 Years of Indian Art
Alamkara - a Sanskrit word meaning ornamentation or decoration –describes
an enduring characteristic of Indian artistic production, whether
in the visual, performing or literary arts. Alamkara: 5000 Years
of Indian Art explore this notion of ornamentation in the context
of objects made for use in domestic, religious and courtly settings.
These objects are grouped into sections focusing on various aspect
of Indian life, including the cooking and consumption of food, dress
and jewellery, the world of men and of women, and devotional pursuits.
This catalogue, published in conjunction with an exhibition of the
same name, features collections loaned from the National Museum
of New Delhi, India and other sources.
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