Tamilnadu's isolated geography left it to develop an uninterrupted classical heritage, enabling it to attain high levels of perfection in almost every craft. This book explores the world of the artisan and craftperson of Tamilnadu who fashions each article with love and care, always with a working knowledge of the age-old 'Shaastras' or canons of art. These creations are a tribute to an ancient culture - and the artisans own understanding of and pride in their work.
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Tamilnadu's isolated geography left it to develop an uninterrupted classical heritage, enabling it to attain high levels of perfection in almost every craft. This book explores the world of the artisan and craftperson of Tamilnadu who fashions each article with love and care, always with a working knowledge of the age-old 'Shaastras' or canons of art. These creations are a tribute to an ancient culture - and the artisans own understanding of and pride in their work.
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Fair in Fair jacket. Jacket is rubbed, and jacket corners are bumped. Two inch tear along back jacket hinge, not cutting off any text or images. Corners of cover boards are bumped. Top and bottom edges of spine are bumped, and spine is cracked, but binding is secure. Inside is clean and unmarked.
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V.K. Rajamani. Fine in Fine jacket. Ahmedabad/Middletown, NJ: Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd. /Grantha, May 1992. Har dcover. Yellow cloth over boards. Gilt lettering to spine. Fine book in a F ine jacket. Interior pristine. Spine straight and tight. Jacket clean and b right. No remainder mark. Not clipped. Suitable for gifting. 178 pages. 154 color photographs. 10.5 x 10.5 x 0.7 Inches. The dividing line between art and craft in Tamil Nadu is not easily discern ible. With an uninterrupted classical heritage, its craft forms were transf ormed into works of art-the village terracottas became the great bronzes, the wood carvings became splendid monuments in stone. Unlike other parts o f India, Tamilnadu's geographic location in the far south protected it from extraneous influences and made for a certain insularity of culture which s trengthened the styles from within. Contents: Introduction; Textiles; Bronz es; Metalware; Jewellery; Terracottas; Woodcrafts & Musical Instruments; St one Craving; Thanjavur Paintings; Basketry & Fibre Craft; Fetival Crafts & Folk Toys. Authors: Nanditha Krishna; V.K. Rajamani (photos)
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Very good. Gift inscription to inner front end-paper. Slight rubbing to edges of unclipped dust-jacket, now protected using removable clear wrap, otherwise in very good condition. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail in sturdy, recyclable packaging. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries.
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Very good. 1992. Ashok Leyland. First. Hard Cover. Book-VG+. DJ-VG, protective covered. 10.5x10. 177pp. Colour frontis & profuse colour photos by V. K. Rajamani, colour illus endpapers. The dividing line between art and craft in Tamilnadu is not easily discernible. With an uninterrupted classical heritage, its craft forms were transformed into works of art and its geographic location in the far south protected it from extraneous influences. This magnificent volume explores the world of the artisan and craftsperson of Tamilnadu.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 180 pages. Square format hardcover. Numerous full color photographs by V. K. Rajamani. Bump to the upper right corner of the front cover, but otherwise, the yellow cloth covered binding is in solid, tight and sharp condition with a clean interior free of markings and only the gentlest of evidence of use. The illustrated paper dustjacket has some slight rubbing and wear with the previous owner's embossed name discreetly affixed to the inside front flap. Excellent text in English, with extensive glossary and bibliography.
