{"product_id":"homo-articus-collectors-edition-contemplative-art-paperback","title":"Homo Articus: Collector's Edition: Contemplative Art - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKajal Dass Beck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGuy Beck\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomo Articus, \"human as artist,\" is a concept that embraces the arts as integral to human nature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand encapsulates the universal idea of art as 'creative contemplation.' The contemplative artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eby Kajal Dass Beck in this book reveals an \"invisible thread\" across cultural boundaries and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecreatively expresses the universal human need to discover and communicate the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esoul of reality. Building upon previous work with traditional designs and patterns of India, the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epaintings in this book engage both Eastern and Western motifs in pioneering ways. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Dass Beck says: \"Aligning form with substance, soft with bold colors, natural with supernatural dimensions, and geometric with freeform design, these works cross boundaries of established genres and artistic orthodoxy yet challenge the perspectives of the most venturesome afficionado.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparate or combined, her motifs appear and reappear in various configurations of abstract expression that\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprovoke an interior vision of beauty and aesthetic delight. In the spirit of creative contemplation, \u003cem\u003eHomo Articus: Contemplative Art\u003c\/em\u003e invites viewers to contemplate iconic shapes and vibrant color combinations in a diversity of formations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work is divided into two parts, the first representing non-Indian content including American, local (New Orleans), African, abstract, and other forms of modern expression. The second part focuses on the religious and cultural landscapes of India, drawing from religious traditions, village life, legends, folklore, and music. In addition to the beautiful collection of paintings, this book contains an explanatory introduction and a short autobiography by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 30, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47458987278589,"sku":"9781952232855","price":53.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/erM3P8gw0H9781952232855.webp?v=1777252834","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/homo-articus-collectors-edition-contemplative-art-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}