Synopsis "ABC of Indian Art"
A B C of Indian Art by J. F. Blacker provides detailed knowledge on India along with its people, religion, art as well as architecture. In religion, the book provides information on the Vedic and Puranic gods, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism as well as other religions in India. The architecture part covers several cities from Agra, Ahmedabad, Benares, Delhi to Lucknow. Different forms of art are also described in this book. These include arms, brass and copper wares, carpets, enamels, furniture, jewellery, paintings as well as pottery. Originally published in 1922, this book makes an excellent read to satiate your curiosity about India.
