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Illustrations of Metal Work In Brass & Copper Mostly South Indian

by Edgar Thurston, Velayuda Asari, W.S. Hadaway
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789367805848
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 519
  • Original Price: INR 2600.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 1599 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): N/A

The book Illustrations of Metal Work in Brass & Copper Mostly South Indian is a significant ethnographic work by Edgar Thurston, Velayuda Asari, and W.S. Hadaway. It focuses on traditional South Indian metal craftsmanship, primarily in brass and copper, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region. Edgar Thurston, a British ethnologist, collaborated with Velayuda Asari, a South Indian craftsman, and W.S. Hadaway, likely an expert in design, to document intricate metalwork techniques. The book reflects the craftsmanship and artistry prevalent in South Indian metal industries.

Edgar Thurston, (1855–1935) was a British naturalist and ethnologist renowned for his extensive studies on the people and cultures of South India. He served as the superintendent of the Madras Government Museum and authored several works on anthropology, including documenting traditional crafts, tribal cultures, and ethnographic practices. Velayuda Asari was a skilled South Indian artisan and metalworker, known for his expertise in traditional brass and copper craftsmanship. He collaborated with British ethnologist Edgar Thurston on documenting South Indian metalwork, contributing to works like Illustrations of Metal Work in Brass & Copper Mostly South Indian, preserving local artisanal traditions. W.S. Hadaway (1872–1941) was a British designer and artist who contributed to the study and documentation of Indian arts and crafts. He collaborated with Edgar Thurston on Illustrations of Metal Work in Brass & Copper Mostly South Indian, focusing on South Indian metalworking traditions and helping preserve knowledge of these traditional crafts.

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