Buddha to Krishna

📘 Book Details

• Author: Dalmia

• Publisher: Routledge

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9781138038141

• Pages: 248

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 12-12-2016

📝 About The Book

In George Keyt: The Artist and the Modernism of South Asia, Dalmia provides a fascinating exploration of the rise of modernism in South Asian art, focusing on the work and life of the iconic Sri Lankan artist George Keyt. This in-depth account traces Keyt's tumultuous yet triumphant journey, offering an intimate look at an artist who created in a landscape defined by limited resources and support. His art, vibrant with color, turmoil, and intensity, was deeply influenced by his personal struggles and the socio-political landscape of India and Sri Lanka during the threshold of independence.

Dalmia uncovers startling and previously unknown facts about Keyt’s life, including his complex relationships with women and his passionate involvement in the social movements of the time. The narrative also delves into Keyt’s connections with the 43 Group of artists and his unique engagement with the changing artistic currents of the period.

For art enthusiasts, scholars, and those with an interest in the intersection of art and politics in South Asia, this book provides a compelling look at the legacy of one of the region's most influential modern artists. Through vivid storytelling and detailed research, Dalmia brings the cultural and personal dimensions of Keyt’s art to life, making it an essential addition to the study of South Asian modernism.