Sikh art from the Kapany Collection /
Taylor, Paul Michael,1953-editor,author of introduction,contributor.
Dhami, Sonia,1970-editor,author of introduction.
Sikh Foundation,publisher.
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.).Asian Cultural History Program.
This volume brings together leading scholars of Sikhism and of Sikh art to assess and interpret the remarkable art resource known as the Kapany Collection, using it to introduce to a broad public the culture, history, and ethos of the Sikhs. Fifteen renowned scholars contributed essays describing the passion and vision of Narinder and Satinder Kapany in assembling this unparalleled assemblage of great Sikh art, some of which has been displayed in exhibitions around the globe. The Kapanys' legacy of philanthropic work includes establishing the Sikh Foundation (now celebrating its 50th year) and university endowments for Sikh studies. Through this profusely illustrated book's chapters, scholars examine the full range of Sikh artistic expression and of Sikh history and cultural life, using artworks from the Kapany Collection.
"On the occasion of the 50th anniversary, this book is produced and distributed by The Sikh Foundation, in association with the Asian Cultural History Program, Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., USA."--Verso of title page.
This volume brings together leading scholars of Sikhism and of Sikh art to assess and interpret the remarkable art resource known as the Kapany Collection, using it to introduce to a broad public the culture, history, and ethos of the Sikhs. Fifteen renowned scholars contributed essays describing the passion and vision of Narinder and Satinder Kapany in assembling this unparalleled assemblage of great Sikh art, some of which has been displayed in exhibitions around the globe. The Kapanys' legacy of philanthropic work includes establishing the Sikh Foundation (now celebrating its 50th year) and university endowments for Sikh studies. Through this profusely illustrated book's chapters, scholars examine the full range of Sikh artistic expression and of Sikh history and cultural life, using artworks from the Kapany Collection.
Includes bibliographical references.
Kapany, N. S.
Kapany, Satinder K.
Kapany Collection.
Sikh art
Sikhism in art.