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8 ways to draw fish / Martelo, Luisa 2016  Book
Martelo, Luisa Book
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Publication Bengaluru, Tara Books Pvt.Ltd., 2016.
Description 16pOrange Spine
Series 8 ways to draw
Summary/Abstract This unusual art activity book featuring fish introduces children to a variety of Indian art traditions.
Standard Number 9789383145393 Pb.
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ID:   004405


Aiyappan and The Magic Horse / Rajgopal, P. 2005  Book
Rajgopal, P. Book
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Publication Chennai, Tulika Publishers, 2005.
Description 70pRed Spine
Summary/Abstract Through a study of children in Tamilnadu, the book explores living traditions in folk art which help make connections with people who live outside these world. It thus helps build bridges between cultures and worlds and experiences.
Standard Number 8181461533 Pb.
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ID:   012667


Baatuni kachchua - The talkative tortoise / Raghunath, Jeeva; Jain, Shailja (ill.); Purkayastha, Vidhu (Tr.) 2010  Book
Raghunath, Jeeva Book
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Publication Chennai, Tulika Publishers, 2010.
Description 24pRed Spine
Series Pancharatna
Summary/Abstract Yak yak yak...the tortoise loves to talk. He learns the hard way that keeping the mouth shut is sometimes very necessary! A originally tamil fable with detailed illustrations in the style of Kalamkari textiles from Andhra Pradesh.
Standard Number 9788181468666 Pb.
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ID:   019504


Between memory and museum: A diaglogue with folk and tribal artists / Wolf, Arun (ed.); Wolf, Gita (ed.) 2015  Book
Wolf, Gita (ed.) Book
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Publication Chennai, Tara Books Pvt.Ltd., 2015.
Description 150pOrange Spine
Summary/Abstract A result of a radical dialogue with various folk and tribal artists on an important subject - museums. This book stunningly showcases the art and culture of the indigenous communties of India with personal conversations with folk and tribal artists.
Standard Number 9789383145294 Hb.
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Brush with Indian art: from cave to contemporary paintings / Nainy, Mamta; Mukherjee, Aniruddha (ill.) 2018  Book
Nainy, Mamta Book
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Publication Gurgaon, Puffin Books, 2018.
Description xii, 132pWhite spine
Summary/Abstract Embark on a vivid journey on which you'll learn about the origins and evolution of art in the country. Prepare to be amazed by the first pictures made by early humans; reflect upon the serenity of Buddhist cave paintings at Ajanta; marvel at the splendour of Mughal miniature art; delight in the religious depictions of Tanjore; study the hybrid Company and revivalist Bengal styles; and discover the best of modern and contemporary artists. Watch it all come alive in intricate black-and-white sketches and stunning photographs of the most celebrated visuals across time. A rich primer on the different schools of art and the most significant movements in Indian art history
Contents The big picture of Indian art 1. The first drawing: cave paintings 2. The talking caves: Ajanta and Ellora 3. Small wonders, big wow: Mughal miniatures 4. Got gold?: Tanjore paintings 5. Keeping it real: the Company school of paintings and European realism 6. Be a rebel: the Bengal school of art 7. The painted tales: Kalighat paintings 8. The makers of magic: other folk and tribal art forms of India 9. Art switches gears: meet the moderns 10. Art in the new world: meet the contemporaries The story of Indian art continues
Standard Number 9780143441564 Pb.
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ID:   012663


Chaand par khargosh / Krishnaier, Indrani; Nagaraju, Harsha (ill.); Purkayastha, Vidhu (Tr.) 2010  Book
Nagaraju, Harsha (ill.) Book
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Publication Chennai, Tulika Publishers, 2010.
Description 20pRed Spine
Series Pancharatna
Summary/Abstract When a herd of elephants creates trouble in the jungle, do the little rabbits run away in fear/ No! There are many versions of the story about the rabbit in the moon. This story was originally written in Bangla. The illustrations are based on the Pithora folk style of central India, which traces its roots to cave art.
Standard Number 8181468826 Pb.
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ID:   020556


Cloth of the mother goddess / Chitara, Jagdish 2015  Book
Chitara, Jagdish Book
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Publication Chennai, Tara Books Pvt.Ltd., 2015.
Description 6pMaroon Spine
Summary/Abstract This cloth book has been individually hand block-printed on textile panels, which makes each book a unique piece of art, which recreates a ritual textile known as Mata-Ni-Pachedi, or the Cloth of the Mother Goddess. Worshippers offer these votive cloths with images of their guardian goddess to herself: gifting a piece of creation to the creator is considered the highest form of worship. In keeping with this belief, the book has been designed as a cloth shrine. On the reverse of the main panel, the images tell the story of the origins of this tradition, the story that leads back to the beginning, to that which was created: the Cloth of the Mother Goddess.
Standard Number 9789383145317 Hb.
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ID:   019576


Fabulous folk art: Art and craft activities from across India / Sen, Benita; De, Biswajit (ill.) 2015  Book
Sen, Benita Book
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Publication New Delhi, Scholastic, 2015.
Description 24pRed Spine
Summary/Abstract Savours the richness and beauty of Indian folk art and learn about its origin. This book blends traditional folk art with contemporary projects!!
Contents Cloth puppets, Rajasthan Kantha stitch work, West Bengal and Bangladesh Bangle making, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh Kalamkari, Uttar Pradesh Sikki weaving, Mithila, Bihar Warli art, Sahyadri, Maharashtra Bhil art, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujrat and Maharashtra
Standard Number 9789351038610 Pb.
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ID:   012475


Following my paint brush / Devi, Dulari; Wolf, Gita 2010  Book
Wolf, Gita Book
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Publication Chennai, Tara Books Pvt.Ltd., 2010.
Description 40pYellow Spine
Summary/Abstract Following My Paint Brush is the story of Dulari Devi, a domestic helper who went on to become an artist in the Mithila style of folk painting from Bihar, eastern India. Dulari learned by doing, and very soon came to adapt artistic rules and conventions to her own expressive needs. Following My Paint Brush narrates Dulari's momentous journey from a worker who knew no rest to an artist who is willing to go where her imagination leads her.
Standard Number 9789380340111 Hb.
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ID:   017597


Hope is a girl selling fruit / Das, Amrita 2013  Book
Das, Amrita Book
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Publication New Delhi, Tara Books Pvt.Ltd., 2013.
Description 32pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract On the train to a large city, a young woman traveling for the first time notices a poor girl and begins to wonder where she is going and what is in store for her.
Standard Number 9789383145027 Hb.
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ID:   006122


Indian Folk and Tribal Paintings / Gupta, Charu Smita 2008  Book
Gupta, Charu Smita Book
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Publication India, Roli & Janssen BV, 2008.
Description 133pBlack Spine
Summary/Abstract Includes painted narratives on various surfaces such as walls, floors, cloth, wood and paper that became important sources of knowledge about local mythology, deities, heroes, epics, folktales and customs.
Standard Number 8174364654 Hb.
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ID:   009333


Indi-Folk: Folk and tribal designs of India / Lehri, M.S. 2009  Book
Lehri, M.S. Book
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Publication India, Super Book House, 2009.
Description 300pBlack Spine
Summary/Abstract The folk and tribal arts of India may be very ethnic and simple, yet they are colourful and vibrant enough to speak volumes about the country's rich heritage. Indi-Folk is an attempt to present the readers with some of them.
Standard Number 9788190080996 Hb.
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ID:   015319


Jar of sound / Raghbeer, Anjali; Kundu, Kunal (ill.) 2012  Book
Raghbeer, Anjali Book
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Publication New Delhi, Wisdom Tree, 2012.
Description 24pWhite Spine
Series Art tales from India
Summary/Abstract Himali Harda, the Goddess of the forest, is very angry with Pithora Kanwar, the dreadful hunter. She captures the sound of Pithora and his people in a jar and banishes it to a faraway cloud. Will Pithora be able to restore laughter to his tribe? This book has been rendered in Bhil art. Bhil art is an organic and alive art form practised by the tribes of Bhil, Rathwas and Nayaks from Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Also called Pithora paintings afte the reigning deityof the community, Pithoro, these form a part of the ritual to honour him.
Standard Number 9788183281881 Hb.
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ID:   001707


Kalamkari and Traditional Design Heritage of India / Ramani, Shakuntala 2007  Book
Ramani, Shakuntala Book
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Publication New Delhi, Wisdom Tree, 2007.
Description 117pGolden Spine
Summary/Abstract The art of Kalamkari painting is one of the oldest traditional arts of India. Drawing upon a repertoire of well-loved epics for images, Kalamkari rich with colours and precise in detail unparalleled by other art form of this genre, an expert in the field discusses salient features of this little-known textile tradition and shows how this ancient textile craft, deeply rooted in religion, has adapted to social changes and political upheavals, evolving into a market craft that is also an indigenous folk art.
Contents Preface Introduction Temple Origin The folk Idiom Historical perspective Painted and printed textiles Design vocabulary Kalamkari artist Colours from nature Future of an Ancient art
Standard Number 818328082X Hb.
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ID:   008276


Madhubani / Yadav, Smita Shirole 2006  Book
Yadav, Smita Shirole Book
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Edition 2008 (Reprint)
Publication India, English Editions Publishers and Distibutors Pvt. Ltd, 2006.
Description 42pOrange Spine
Summary/Abstract A book on the art of Madhubani paintings from the state of Bihar, India. These revolve around mythological themes, Gods and goddesses and day-to-day life. They have human figures and beautiful stylized forms of birds, plants and flowers.
Standard Number 8189066617 Hb.
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ID:   002417


Paramparik Karigar / Paramparik Karigar (Pub.) 2005  Book
Paramparik Karigar (Pub.) Book
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Publication Mumbai, Paramparik Karigar, 2005.
Description 337pThick Black Spine
Summary/Abstract This book creates an awareness of the complexity and beauty of these crafts and the need to preserve and sustain them by supporting existing craftsmen and encouraging young people to take up craft as a vocation.
Contents Gadwakam/ Jaidev Baghel Kalamkari/ Jonnalgadda Guruppa Chetty Mithila kala/ Satya Narayan Lal Karn Mittikam/ Brahmdeo Ram Pandit Tana Bana/ Snober Mistry
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ID:   019684


Saanp aani beduk / Karim-Ahlawat, Mariam; Raj, Nancy (ill.); Datar, Snehlata (Tr.) 2010  Book
Karim-Ahlawat, Mariam Book
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Publication Chennai, Tulika Publishers, 2010.
Description 24pPink Spine
Series Pancharatna
Summary/Abstract The old snake is punished, the frogs will now ride on him. The frogs jump for joy, but they better watch out! A retelleing of a hindi folktale, which swings sympathy in favour of the snake. Stunning pictures based on wooden folk toys from Channapatna, Karnataka, a craft style that came centuries ago from Persia.
Standard Number 8181468796 Pb.
Key Words PYP  Frogs - Fiction  Bilingual  Folk art - India  TOLERANCE  Snakes - Fiction 
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ID:   015466


Signature: Patterns in Gond art / Wolf, Gita 2010  Book
Wolf, Gita Book
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Publication Chennai, Tara Books Pvt.Ltd., 2010.
Description 86pRed Spine
Summary/Abstract "The art of the Gond tribal community in central India is dense yet richly intricate, rich with meaning. The Gonds are one of the largest indigenous community, and art is central to their lives." Each Gond artist invents his or her own unique pattern or detailing style, and it is these patterns that are the essence of Gond art.
Standard Number 9789380340029 Hb.
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Stitching stories: the art of embroidery in Gujarat / Sabnani, Nina 2011  Book
Sabnani, Nina Book
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Publication Chennai, Tulika Publishers, 2011.
Description 30pBlue Spine
Summary/Abstract An engaging introduction to art and the artist through story, memoir and biography, as well as a valuable resource for the understanding of art.
Standard Number 8181469615 Pb.
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Stitching stories: the art of embroidery in Gujarat / Sabnani, Nina 2011  CD
Sabnani, Nina CD
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Publication Chennai, Tulika Publishers, 2011.
Standard Number 1 VCD.
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