The book in the hand presents the unknow plentifulness of the Indian folk - and tribal art. The author Henning Schmejkal has carefully chosen masterpieces made out of bronze, wood or clay , to give the reader a one-of-a-kind insight into a culture, that has kept its exceptional tradition.

 

In addition to that the author documents religious events and the vivid daily routine using impressive and colorful photos. This illustrated book allows the reader to get a better understanding of the traditional arts and crafts and of the aesthetic power and diversity of the fascinating masterpieces.

 

The more than 650 pictured objects are described individually and are to some extent quite unknow to the western world. They  hail from an era, that encompasses several centuries. The art lover is carried away into an unexpected, impressive and mystic world.

 

The author has travelled numerous times through India. This gave him the opportunity to provide  a 304 pages hard cover book with book jacket and manufactured in the size of 31cm x 24cm. The book has a thread stitching, a bookmarker and is published with  offset printing using 5 colors. This book will not only be a highlight for collectors and connoisseurs, but also for laypersons and lovers of arts.

 

The art book was published in 2010 with a print run of 750 copies and is distributed in self-publish.

 

The book can be obtained for a price of 69,90 Euro plus shipment.

 

Contakt: henning-ernst-kurt@web.de