History Of Fine Arts In India & The West

DETAILS : 

• Author : Edith Tomory 
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orient BlackSwan
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 1989
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprinted edition
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 552 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8125007024
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788125007029
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 950 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

History of Fine Arts in India & the West is a seminal textbook that offers a rare, comparative perspective on the evolution of art across two distinct civilizations. Edith Tomory meticulously traces the development of architecture, sculpture, and painting, beginning from prehistoric times and moving through the classical, medieval, and modern eras.

The book is celebrated for its structured approach: it places Indian art (from the Indus Valley and Mauryan eras to the Mughal and Colonial periods) alongside Western milestones (from Egypt and Greece to the Renaissance and Modernism). By doing so, it highlights the unique aesthetic philosophies of each region—such as the symbolic and spiritual nature of Indian art versus the anatomical and perspective-driven focus of Western traditions.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Edith Tomory was a distinguished art historian and a member of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. She played a foundational role in art education in India, serving as the Head of the Department of Fine Arts at Stella Maris College, Chennai.

Her deep love for Indian heritage, combined with her European background, allowed her to write with an objectivity and depth that few could match. Her pedagogical approach has made this book a staple for fine arts students, architecture aspirants, and UPSC candidates in India for decades.