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Formerly known as 'Why Exhibit Works of Art?', this book is a study of Christian and Eastern arts. The book is a collection of articles written by Coomaraswamy, which were published in reputed art journals and pamphlets, and notes of reviews of different artists published in... Read Full Overview

"The contentment of innumerable people can be destroyed in a generation by the withering touch of our civilization; the local market is flooded by a production in quantity with which the responsible maker of art cannot complete; the vocational structure of society, with all its... Read Full Overview

""Why Exhibit Works Of Art"" is a thought-provoking book written by Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy, a renowned art historian and philosopher. In this book, Coomaraswamy explores the purpose and significance of exhibiting works of art. He argues that art is not just a product of... Read Full Overview

""Christian and Oriental Philosophy of Art"" is a book written by Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy, a Sri Lankan philosopher and art historian. The book explores the relationship between Christianity and Eastern philosophy in terms of their respective approaches to art. Coomaraswamy... Read Full Overview