{"product_id":"the-concept-of-tradition-k-g-subramanyan-9781803094618","title":"The Concept of Tradition: And Other Essays","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis volume delves into how art reflects the ever-evolving relationship between humanity and nature, exploring industrialization's impact on cultural practices and memory.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Concept of Tradition and Other Essays\u003c\/i\u003e, K. G. Subramanyan explores questions about art and tradition, such as whether tradition is more than a mere linear progression of artifacts and ideas. He also explores how art reflects on the evolving relationship between nature and humanity and the impact industrialization has had on our aesthetic sensibilities. He interrogates the structures that transmit cultural knowledge across generations while exploring whether tradition can serve as a viable framework for human endeavor in modern society. Subramanyan brings his trademark candor, lucidity, and wisdom to these reflections and responses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e K. G. Subramanyan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1803094613\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781803094618\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seagull Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 65\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"K. G. Subramanyan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46526441619711,"sku":"9781803094618","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_370bb436-36fc-4330-a206-8dc936daaff4.jpg?v=1737556195","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-concept-of-tradition-k-g-subramanyan-9781803094618","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}