Other editions of book Indian Art & Culture

What is a Mughal miniature? Who built the Taj Mahal and why? What gives the sitar its distinct sound? Arts and crafts offer a window into Indian culture, reflecting its history, technology, beliefs, and every-day life. Every piece of Indian art tells us something about the environment and the culture it was developed in, so that we can see how and why people make their art.

What is a Mughal miniature? Who built the Taj Mahal and why? What gives the sitar its distinct sound? Arts and crafts offer a window into Indian culture, reflecting its history, technology, beliefs, and every-day life. Every piece of Indian art tells us something about the environment and the culture it was developed in, so that we can see how and why people make their art.