Magic of Making

Essays on Art and Culture

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Essays on the evolving aesthetic sensibilities of a globalized, rapidly changing world. In this collection of essays, written by K. G. Subramanyan over twenty-five years, this artist delves into the evolving aesthetic sensibilities in a globalized world, offering profound reflections on art, aesthetics, tradition, and societal challenges. As one of India's most celebrated artists, Subramanyan provides invaluable insights into contemporary art and cultural dynamics Covering a broad spectrum of topics including art, visual perception, creativity, craft practice, tradition, and societal issues, Subramanyan's essays offer a comprehensive exploration of the complexities shaping modern civilization. He critically examines the impact of globalization, industrialization, environmental degradation, and societal disparities on art, education, and society, urging readers to negotiate these challenges with insight and vigilance. Subramanyan played a pivotal role in shaping India’s artistic identity after Independence. Mani-da, as he was fondly called, seamlessly blended elements of modernism with folk expression in his works, spanning paintings, murals, sculptures, prints, set designs, and toys. Beyond his visual artistry, his writings have laid a solid foundation for understanding the demands of art on the individual. In the year of his centenary, Seagull is proud to publish his writings in special new editions.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-08-04
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt454 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieIndia List
Antal sidor455
FörlagSeagull Books London Ltd
ISBN9781803091297

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K. G. Subramanyan (1924–2016) was one of India’s most respected artists. He worked with diverse media and materials, exhibiting extensively both within and outside the country. He was part of the arts faculty at M. S. University, Baroda, and was professor emeritus at the Kala Bhavan Center at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, India. In 2012, he received the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, for his outstanding contribution to the arts. His other books include Moving Focus: Essays on Indian Art and Living Tradition: Perspectives on Modern Indian Art, both also published by Seagull Books.

PrefaceAesthetics and Motivations in the Arts and SciencesNew Perspectives in ArtTheory, Text, ContextThe Primal Imperatives: Some Thoughts on the Relationship Between Culture and the CalendarVisual Arts and the Concept of RasaA Matter of PerspectiveThe Art LanguageVisual Arts in India: Future ProspectsArt in a Multi-Cultural SettingThe Local and the GlobalWhat Shall We Do with Culture?The Concept of TraditionThe Sense of Tradition in a Non-Traditional WorldThe Magic of MakingDo Hands Have a Chance?The Study and Support of Rural and Tribal Arts and CraftsDiscovering Each OtherGandhi and the Indian Cultural SceneThe Requisites of a RenaissanceA Pressing ChallengeBetween Reality and DreamEducation and ExperienceBetween the Amateur and the ProfessionalThe Uses and Abuses of HistoryThe Search for a Sane World at This Point In TimeRe-Reading the Nineteenth CenturyProtecting Our Cultural HeritageOn Bringing Education to CraftsmenAn Illustrator’s ViewEnvironment IssuesTowards an Ecology of Culture