Fundamentals of Indian Art

About The In this book, the author explores the Fundamentals of Indian Art, covering various topics such as Special Features of Indian Art, Symbolism and Idealism, Technique and Methods of Indian Art, and Some Characteristics of Indian Art Theories. Jagannatha, a 17th-century aesthetics writer, introduced the term 'ramaniya' while delving into the concept of beauty. He defined beauty as a unique and transcendent pleasure with universal and emotional aspects. This experience, separate from ordinary pleasure, is directly intuited. Jagannatha differentiated it from 'rasa,' an aesthetic sentiment derived from art. Rabindranath suggested that beauty provides joy without utility, indicating internal fulfillment, unlike ordinary joy linked to desire. Aesthetic pleasure lacks defined conditions, making it elusive. About The Surendranath Dasgupta (1887–1952) was an Indian scholar renowned for his expertise in Sanskrit and Indian philosophy. Born in Bengal, he excelled in Sanskrit at Calcutta's Ripon College before obtaining master's degrees in Sanskrit and Western philosophy. Dasgupta earned acclaim for his contributions to the History of Indian Philosophy, a groundbreaking five-volume series. His career included teaching positions, prestigious lectures, and international recognition. Despite health issues, Dasgupta remained dedicated to his scholarly pursuits until his death in 1952. The Title 'Fundamentals of Indian Art written/authored/edited by Surendra Nath Dasgupta', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362081919 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 147 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Art. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms