A Collecting Odyssey: The Alsdorf Collection of Indian and East Asian Art Pratapaditya Pal, Stephen Little Thames & Hudson, 1997 A major contribution to the scholarship of South and Southeast Asian art. A major survey of South and Southeast Asian art drawn from the Alsdorf Collection, one of the finest private collections of Asian art in America. Although this extraordinary collection is well known to scholars and collectors, the exhibition and the accompanying catalogue will provide the first opportunity for the general ...             The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent, Second Edition1 review J. C. Harle Yale University Press, 1994 Comprehensive listing, limited explanation. This book is most appropriate as a companion to other overviews of Indian art. It is useful in that it lists art and architecture items by region. However, it gives little information as to why they are significant, or how they figure into the overall developmental pattern of Indian art.             Indian Art5 reviews Vidya Dehejia Phaidon Press, 1997 Sumptuous - pleasing to both the eye and the mind + review of Vidya Dehejia Indian Art (Purchased on 09/23/2008) + balanced and illuminating + HIGHLY RECOMMENDED             The Book of Hindu Imagery: The Gods and Their Symbols3 reviews Eva Rudy Jansen Weiser Books, 1993 Good reference book for symbolism. + not bad, but could be better... + informative This is a reference book to postures, hand signs, clothing, attributes, symbols, gods, etc. used in Hindu art. Since it is only a reference book, it does not expand into theory. It has good black and white drawings that make it easier to scrutinize an often complicated art style.             Ruthless Compassion: Wrathful Deities in Early Indo-Tibetan Esoteric Buddhist Art3 reviews Rob Linrothe Art Media Resources, 1999 An excellent book on an obscure subject + not for beginners unless this is YOUR interest . . . + An Excellent Resource Rob Linrothe has written a superb book on the evolution of Wrathful Deities in India and Tibet. Photos taken by the author and excellent explanations show us in exquisite detail how this form of art developed over the centuries. A wonderful book for those looking to understand Esoteric Buddhism!             Indian Art (World of Art)2 reviews Roy C. Craven Thames & Hudson, 1997 Excellent overview/explanation of Indian Art. + I think,it's the best book for beginners i have seen. This is an excellent overview of Indian art for beginners. It takes you through the major periods and styles, and concisely explains why each artistic/architectural development is significant.             Indian Art (Oxford History of Art)3 reviews Partha Mitter Oxford University Press, USA, 2001 Incisive portrait of a fascinating subject + Indian Art (Oxford History of Art) This is a necessary corrective to previous, stale surveys of Indian art. It gives full attention to the whole range of art and architecture and also stresses the strong contribution of Islamic, tribal, and women's art. This is the standard volume at this time.             Art of India: Prehistory to the Present1 review Encyclopedia Britannica, Incorporated, 2002 wgittleman The only review, so far, is that of Book List, which gives in detail the contents, so I will not repeat this; and I agree with what they write.My reasons for only three stars are this:(1) Mostly my criticism is the quality of the many color reproductions. They are, at least 95%, average to below ...             Darsan: Seeing the Divine Image in India7 reviews Diana L. Eck Columbia University Press, 1998 Solid introduction to the concept of Hindu iconography and related ritual experience + Excellent Introduction to Hindu "Idolatry" + Excellent and essential + Eck sees it clearly + A Profound Book             Divine Presence: Arts of India and the Himalayas1 review Jane Casey, Naman P. Ahuja, ... 5 Continents Editions, 2006 A Divine Collection of Art I confess that I was rather hesitant to order a book that was limited to an inaugural exhibition of Asian art in Barcelona, Spain. I was delighted to discover that the editorial description was correct in using such superlatives as the "finest examples of Indian and Himalayan art" presented in ...             Art Of Ancient India1 review Susan L. Huntington, John C. Huntington Weatherhill, 1985 Insightful and comprehensive Great coverage of ancient Indian art / architecture with a huge number of photographs...the only dissappointment, all pictures are in black n white!!! Insightful writing throughout the book, connecting the dots of India art evolution (which isnt easy). Generally meeting my expectations as a keen ...             Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization4 reviews Heinrich Robert Zimmer Princeton University Press, 1972 One of the essential texts on the symbolism of Hinduism. + Visit India's Art and Civilization + An interesting and through, but mostly scholarly read Edited by the late Joseph Campbell, Zimmer's book is a detailed analysis and explanation of the significance and history of many of the symbols found in Indian art and religon. It has a good index and several photographs at the end which provide essential examples.             Hindu Art1 review T. Richard Blurton Harvard University Press, 1994 Excellent treatment of Hindu Art As the title makes clear, this book is dedicated exclusively to Hindu art - a tradition you don't hear too much about but that is extremely rewarding. It contains wonderful color reproductions and insightful text which centers more around major deities and their art rather than a linear history ...             The Art of South and Southeast Asia: A Resource for Educators (Metropolitan Museum of Art Series) Steven M. Kossak, Edith W. Watts Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2001 A great and early civilization arose on the subcontinent of South Asia that in time spread northward to the Himalayan region and estward to Southeast Asia, a vast area including Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Myanmar. This resource introduces works of art from this area selected from the superb South and Southeast Asian and Islamic collections of The Metropolitan ...             In the Realm of Gods and Kings: Arts of India1 review Philip Wilson Publishers, 2004 A catalogue of paintings, photographs, and works of art In The Realm Of Gods And Kings: Arts Of India is a catalogue of East Indian paintings, photographs, and works of art ranging from ivory combs to silver cream jugs. Spanning 1000 B.C. to the twentieth century, these treasures are beautifully presented in full-color photographs; many are from the ...             Hindu Art and Architecture (World of Art)1 review George Michell Thames & Hudson, 2000 Indepensible text for this topic Michell - the author of a text on this topic - has here provided a lovely picture book with careful commentary on this spectacular art. Prints are attractively reproduced and well chosen, and the writing is excellent. Highly recommended to anyone exploring the topic.             The Myths and Gods of India: The Classic Work on Hindu Polytheism from the Princeton Bollingen Series ...2 reviews Alain Daniélou Inner Traditions, 1991 The Myths and Gods of India : The Classic Work on Hindu Poly + Not quite the original Of the three works of this author that I have read (Siva & Dionysus, The Phallus and this one), this is by far his best and shows him at his best. It is eloquent, lucid, comprehensive and inspiring. Unlike the other two books, this one is obviously written with a passion for his subject, and, ...             Ritual Art of India Ajit Mookerjee Inner Traditions, 1998 • A stunning guide to the spiritual power of Indian art with over 100 color photographs • Shows the splendor and diversity of an art form that has enriched every stage of human life in India • Reveals the inward-seeking quality of relationship with the divine that exemplifies Indian ritual art The splendor and diversity of India's ritual arts are beyond compare. From the ...             A Collecting Odyssey: The Alsdorf Collection of Indian and East Asian Art Pratapaditya Pal, Stephen Little Thames & Hudson, 1997 A major contribution to the scholarship of South and Southeast Asian art. A major survey of South and Southeast Asian art drawn from the Alsdorf Collection, one of the finest private collections of Asian art in America. Although this extraordinary collection is well known to scholars and collectors, the exhibition and the accompanying catalogue will provide the first opportunity for the general ...             Indian Art (World of Art)2 reviews Roy C. Craven Thames & Hudson, 1997 Excellent overview/explanation of Indian Art. + I think,it's the best book for beginners i have seen. This is an excellent overview of Indian art for beginners. It takes you through the major periods and styles, and concisely explains why each artistic/architectural development is significant.