Contemporary Indian Art: Series: Jehangir Sabavala

Author: Pria Devi
Publisher: Lalit Kala Akademi
Year: 1983
Language: English
Pages: 45
ISBN/UPC (if available): N/A

Description

With 35 color and BW on art paper in larger format, this volume deals with the work of a painter with an outstanding individual talent.

Lalit Kala Akademi's Lalit Kala series dealing with contemporary Indian Artists seeks to popularize the work of India's leading artists. Each publication includes a short note introducing the artist and his work.

Jehangir Sabavala's paintings reveal the refinement of a poetic mind, the abstract sign posts of a philosophical search for values, the painterly technique realized after years of experience, and above all, the singular note that keeps alive the wonder in creation.

THE EDITOR:

Trained in English and American Literature (Delhi; New York) Pria Devi studied 20th century Art-history under Linda Nochlin. Subsequently she has taught and traveled in India, writing on aspects of art, literature and culture.