Portraying the Guru
Art, Devotion and Identity in Sikhism
$102.75
- Hardcover
280 pages
- Release Date
24 September 2024
Summary
Brings to light the evolution of Sikh art from the eighteenth to the twentieth century.
Breaking fresh ground in the study of Sikh art, after the pioneering contributions of W.H. McLeod and B.N. Goswamy, this book on Sikh art evolution is centered on portraits of Sikh Gurus from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. It examines around two hundred and fifty texts of art, of various mediums, scattered across museums and private collections the world over. Ikeda artfully proves how Gu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837652389 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1837652384 |
| Author: | Atsushi Ikeda |
| Publisher: | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Imprint: | Boydell & Brewer |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 280 |
| Release Date: | 24 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 472g |
| Dimensions: | 138mm x 216mm |
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Atsushi Ikeda
Atsushi Ikeda, a historian of South Asian art, especially Sikh art and visual culture, holds an MFA from Kyoto City University of Arts and an M.Res. from Kyoto University. His 2018 doctoral thesis at SOAS University of London reflects his dedication. After having worked as an art director in a Japanese company, he currently serves as the Chief Director of the Japanese Organisation for the Promotion of Indian Art and Culture (JOPIAC).
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