Eastern Encounters

£29.95
Product Code: 
101394

Description

Discover the enchanting world of South Asian art with Eastern Encounters: Four Centuries of Paintings and Manuscripts from the Indian Subcontinent. This remarkable publication showcases highlights from the Royal Library at Windsor Castle, home to one of the most significant collections of South Asian paintings and manuscripts globally.

Delve into a captivating array of works, featuring dazzling Mughal poetic texts and stunning modern masterpieces that span over 400 years and encompass a rich geographical diversity from Kashmir to Kerala. Many of these extraordinary pieces have never been publicly displayed or published before, making this collection a true treasure.

The book combines beautiful illustrations with insightful scholarship, exploring the history of how these artworks entered the Royal Collection and the enduring relationship between the British Crown and South Asia. Meticulously researched and visually striking, Eastern Encounters offers a fascinating glimpse into a rich yet often overlooked aspect of royal heritage.

Perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors alike, this publication is a must-have for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation for the artistic legacy of the Indian subcontinent.

256 pages.

Hardback.

31 x 23 cm.

ISBN 978 1 909741 45 4

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    This collection has been inspired by decorative scrollwork and ornamentation discovered throughout the State Apartments at the three royal residences, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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