Design Movement in Tagore's Santiniketan: Alpana-An Experiment in Aestheticism

Design Movement in Tagore's Santiniketan: Alpana – An Experiment in Aestheticism by Swati Ghosh is an insightful exploration of the artistic and cultural innovations that emerged from Rabindranath Tagore’s Santiniketan. The book focuses on alpana, a traditional decorative art form, and its evolution as a modern aesthetic expression within the Santiniketan design movement.

Richly illustrated and deeply researched, this volume highlights the fusion of tradition and modernity, showcasing how indigenous art practices were reinterpreted in an educational and creative environment. Ideal for art historians, designers, students, and cultural enthusiasts, this hardbound edition is both informative and visually engaging.