Master Bronzes of India Art Exhibition Catalog Softcover Art Institute Chicago

Master Bronzes of India exhibition catalog serves as a comprehensive visual guide to the sacred metalwork of the Indian subcontinent. Published in conjunction with a multi-museum tour including the Art Institute of Chicago and Asia House Gallery, this softcover volume features detailed black-and-white photography of significant sculptures from various periods, including Chola, Pallava, and Vijayanagar. The text includes a descriptive map of ancient India and scholarly entries for each piece, such as the Sun God (Surya), Vishnu, and Ganesha. This specific copy is an ex-library edition, retaining its original library markings, pocket, and date due slip, adding a unique provenance to this art historical resource.  Subject: Indian Art History Format: Softcover/Paperback Topic: Bronze Sculpture Region: India Language: English Illustrations: Black & White Plates Exhibition: Master Bronzes of India Participating Institutions: Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art Era Coverage: 2nd Century to 16th Century Features: Map of Ancient India Provenance: Ex-Library (Portland Art Association Library) Binding: Perfect Bound  Keywords: South Asian Art, Hindu Sculpture, Buddhist Art, Museum Catalog, Art Reference, Chola Bronzes, Antique India, Religious Art, Iconography, Collector Book, Art History Student, Curatorial Study