Fundamentals of Indian Art

In this book, the author explores the Fundamentals of Indian Art, covering various topics such as Special Features of Indian Art, Symbolism and Idealism, Technique and Methods of Indian Art, and Some Characteristics of Indian Art Theories. Jagannatha, a 17th-century aesthetics writer, introduced the term 'ramaniya' while delving into the concept of beauty. He defined beauty as a unique and transcendent pleasure with universal and emotional aspects. This experience, separate from ordinary pleasure, is directly intuited. Jagannatha differentiated it from 'rasa,' an aesthetic sentiment derived from art. Rabindranath suggested that beauty provides joy without utility, indicating internal fulfillment, unlike ordinary joy linked to desire. Aesthetic pleasure lacks defined conditions, making it elusive.