 The
collector’s handbook provides a bird’s eye view of the
dynamic multi vocal shifting canvas of contemporary
Indian art practice. Right from tracing the origins of
drawing and painting in Indian art, the book also
introduces Indian aesthetics. Crossing boundaries within
the Indian art practice the book is an abc for the ‘new’
or ‘young’ collector’s. It is also a companion for an
art lovers, from appreciating and understanding Indian
art to framing, lighting, insuring and restoring it, the
book is a must have for anyone interested in Indian
visual culture.Art
has always elevated the soul, and this book is virtually
food for the soul. It provides every kind of nourishment
to a buyer with a hunger to simply have a collection,
which inspires which in later times becomes a legacy to
the coming generation.
Art is more than a mere
investment, it is also an indulgence, a celebration of
life. And with this book Dr. Alka Pande engages with art
and enters the dynamic canvas of contemporary art
practice through the aesthetics and philosophy of
collecting.
As art jumps into the
domain of the market, the appreciation and naturally the
collection of art also undergoes a change. Art practice
too finds its own challenges and dynamics. From 'swanthsukh',
or pleasure for the soul, the production of art is
directed towards the demands of the market. A buyers
market art is now in the seller's market. In the face of
such change I think a book like the collector's handbook
becomes almost mandatory.
It is becoming
increasingly important for a buyer to be personally
informed.
Collecting art in the present commercial domain is like
collecting a precious jewel. As the 3 C’s – cut, clarity
and carat became important in the value for art,
knowledge, information and the sense of art history
becomes vital in building a collection. Certain basic
questions become the barometer of building a serious and
significant collection.
The book provides
important nuggets of information from getting started to
the basics of painting, which are all expressed in the
book.
Comprehensive and insightful the USP of the book is that
not only does it inform the reader about the aesthetics
of Indian art, its origins and manifestations, it goes
much beyond. The book becomes an iconic resource for any
art lovers. Some important highlights of the book
include.
1. Appreciating
Indian Art,
2. How to Read an Art Object
3. Understanding Indian Aesthetics
4. How to Build a Collection
5. How to Preserver and Conserve a Collection
6. Display of Art, two dimensional and Three Dimensional Art
7. Important Dealers and Galleries.
8. Time Line of Indian Art Practice.
The Collector's hand book
becomes a virtual Bible for those who are entering the
frame and domain of contemporary Indian art practice.
Even if you’re thinking about collecting art if not
buying it, one must understand the people who sell and
promote the works. The book will guide you from getting
started to the very basics, moving onto the different
styles and voices.
To order your own copy of
the book, contact:
Manoj Kulkarni
Manjul Publishing House
Registered Office Address:
10, Nishat Colony,
Bhopal - 462 003
Tel: +91 755 4240340 / 2545952
Email:
manjulpublishinghouse@gmail.com |
