Modernism and the Art of Muslim South Asia

by Iftikhar Dadi

Book Overview

This pioneering work traces the emergence of the modern and contemporary art of Muslim South Asia in relation to transnational modernism and in light of the region's intellectual, cultural, and political developments.

Art historian Iftikhar Dadi here explores the art and writings of major artists, men and women, ranging from the late colonial period to the era of independence and beyond. He looks at the stunningly diverse artistic production...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807833584
• ISBN13: 9780807833582
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.5"