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From the Ocean of Painting; India’s Popular Paintings 1589 to the Present

A stunning collection of 101 works, spanning 400 years of popular painting in India, gives Western audiences a comprehensive collection of paintings largely unknown in Europe and the United States. The Chicago Art Institute’s Barbara Rossi places these paintings in historical and cultural contexts and provides in-depth commentary on representative works. 58 color and 59 b&w photos.