Musings in the museum: celebrating the centenary of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya formerly the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India
Dehejia, Harsha V.
₹ 1250.00
Beginning with the history and establishment of the Museum, the author describes the architectural features of this landmark heritage building in Mumbai. A journey through its galleries, with beautiful images and descriptions of the paintings, sculptures, artworks, textiles, bronzes, everyday objects and modern art in India. Written in a flowing narrative style, this work lovingly describes the exquisite artefacts and artworks in the Museum as well as the philosophical ideas that inspired their creation. Musings in the Museum is sure to be of interest to collectors or visitors to this grand edifice, as well as armchair travellers, eager to garner knowledge about the Museum and its priceless heritage collection.
ISBN 13: 9789391125523
ISBN 10: 9391125522
Year: 2022
Language: ENGLISH
Pages etc.: 278p., (146)col. illus., ind., 25cm.
Binding: Hardbound
Subject(s): Fine Arts
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