Much Maligned Monsters: A History of European Reactions to Indian Art

by Partha Mitter

In this fascinating study, Partha Mitter traces the history of European reactions to Indian art, from the earliest encounters of explorers with the exotic. East to the more sophisticated but still incomplete appreciations of the early twentieth century. Mitter's new Preface reflects upon the profound changes in Western interpretations of non-Western societies over the past fifteen years.

Genres: Art, Art History, Nonfiction

376 pages, Paperback

First published January 12, 1978

Reviews

[Giulia Bellentani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un testo fondamentale sia per chi si occupa di arte indiana che per chi si occupa della cultura dell'occidente.

[Ruo Jia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dry but helpful book