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Decline and Rise: Three Exhibits Prove the Continued Splendor of Indian Art
Ideally, art exhibits offer an “ah-ha” moment, when you stand transfixed and realize, “This speaks to me like nothing before.” All three India shows now in San Francisco contain pieces that scream “ah-ha” — that challenge your assumptions and reveal the massive contradictions of a culture that has enthralled outsiders for millennia.
“Maharaja: The Splendors of India’s Royal Courts” shows an India subjected to British colonialism. Many of the most opulent treasures on display — the tear-drop ornament made of gold, rubies, emeralds, and diamonds; the public throne embossed with gold sheets; and the tamburi instrument laden with ivory — are now the property of British museums.
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