CONDITION USED GOOD, MAHARASHTRA , MARG PUBLICATIONS , HARDCOVER, 1985

This deluxe edition of Marg, produced in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, covers a broad spectrum of the unique features of the region – its heritage, its evolution, and its people. Commencing with pre-history the first section traces the cultural denouement of the state, to its present (objectives and achievements in the diverse spheres of industry, education, social reform, science and technology). Subsequent chapters highlight the signal contributions of each historical period to the arts – in sculpture, architecture, painting, and literature – and include comprehensive documentation on the motivation and impact of Marathi drama and cinema in the overall Indian context. Also discussed are the many important Maharashtrian communities with vivid portrayals of their places of pilgrimage, customs, crafts, and other salient facets of their cultural ethos. The text, supplemented by numerous illustrations, culminates in an exciting discussion on the metropolis of Bombay. In this volume, Marg invites its readership to a vibrant celebration of the 25th anniversary of Maharashtra.

Saryu Doshi, scholar and art historian, is a specialist in the history of Indian miniature painting. She is the Editor of Marg Publications.