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Peacocks and Palaces : Exploring the Art of India Hardcover Book by Lucy Holland

$49
£37.69
€43.75
CA$69.10
A$77.41
CHF 40.66
MX$941.23
NOK 514.84
SEK 488.72
DKK 326.54

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Peacocks and Palaces : Exploring the Art of India hardcover book by Lucy Holland. This charmingly illustrated interactive book introduces children to the arts of India This delightfully illustrated volume introduces children and their families to the arts of the Indian subcontinent, spanning nearly two thousand years of artwork. Young readers will explore ancient lore, royal palaces, sacred sites, lush nature, and more, through more than sixty works from the rich collection of The San Diego Museum of Art. Interactive features provide opportunities for further investigation of the themes, history, and artistic techniques discussed in the book. Peacocks and Palaces: Exploring the Art of India is the second instalment in the "Art Unframed" series from The San Diego Museum of Art, which guides children and families toward a deeper understanding of important traditions in the history of art through works in the Museum's permanent collection. A beautiful book that presents nearly four centuries of artistic creation from India. Peacocks and Palaces: Exploring the Art of India (Hardcover).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Agra (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2000
  • Condition:
    good.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BBG9231stDibs: LU906832375712

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