The Indian Concept of the Beautiful
Thiruvananthapuram / Madras: University of Travancore, 1947. Hardcover octavo in printed dust jacket. Red cloth with lettering stamped in black to front and spine. viii, 166pp, with 16 black and white photographic plates tipped in throughout. Book-length survey on the evolution of Beauty as a concept in multi-faceted aspects of Indian culture throughout the ages -- ranging from architecture, sculpture, painting, drama, poetry, iconography, and much more. Scarce. Pushed corners; some creasing to cloth; glue rippling to paste downs; clean internally and in a sound binding; Good or better. Dust jacket edge worn, soiled, toned, and scuffed, but complete; Good. Item #2740
Price: $200.00