Date of Award
2025
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Art Business
First Advisor
Morgan Falconer
Second Advisor
Maria Sancho-Arroyo
Abstract
When one thinks of Indian art, a broad spectrum of types of art & periods come to
mind. Each period is marked by distinct differences in style, influence, medium and
more, yet a significant number of these periods are grouped together, despite the
differences. Indian art is traditionally seen on the market under the Antiquities, or
Modern & Contemporary category in spite of the distinguishable differences in the
aesthetic, and cultural context. These categories inform market perceptions, value of the works as well as preferences of the collectors, and hence it is imperative to have well defined categories. This paper explores these categories, how and why they have evolved with respect to the global art market, as well as how further change can come across create new categories which will benefit the general populace’s understanding of each of these periods.
Recommended Citation
Jain, Devashi, "The Categorisation of Different Periods in Indian Art & the Market’s Role" (2025). MA Theses. 212.
https://digitalcommons.sia.edu/stu_theses/212
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