Art, icon and architecture in South Asia

Art, icon and architecture in South Asia essays in honour of Dr. Devangana Desai edited by Anila Verghese, Anna L. Dallapiccola New Delhi Aryan Books International, 2015

ISBN 9788173055331

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Meant to felicitate an art historian of international repute: Dr Devangana Desai, this 2-volume festschrift carries latest research papers, covering some of the broad areas, which have figured among her lifelong research concerns.  Written by eminent scholars from Germany, India, Singapore, UK, and USA, the 37 essays here been grouped in five thematically organized sections: Buddhist Monuments and Icons – Iconography, Narrative Sculpture and Images – Monuments (Architecture) – Painting – General Themes.   Among other specific themes, the essays focus on the Ashokan Stupa at Sopara, Gandhara Art from the Hirayama Collection in Japan, Mathura ‘Personality vis-à-vis the Development of Narrative Art, the Woman and Dwarf Motive in Western Indian Sculpture, Temple Sculpture in Colonial Madurai, Revelations in Rock, Kachwaha Temples, Enigmatic Buddhist Monasteries and Temples in Central India, and Water Structures of Gujarat; besides studies of narratives in stone, yantras, iconography, calligraphy, terracottas, Khajuraho sculptures, Jaina cave temples, and paintings.   The papers are lavishly illustrated with exquisite photographs.

The Buddhist cosmopolis

The Buddhist cosmopolis Lokesh Chandra New Delhi International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan, 2014


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This is a study of different aspects of Buddhism in the course of its evolution and decline in the Indian subcontinent, China, Japan and South-east Asia. Using comparative archaeological observations of the Buddhist cosmopolis to explain regional variations in Buddhist iconography and culture, internalisation and innovation in Buddhist art, mandalas of Vairocana and Trika Shaivism of Kashmir, it showcases the development and qualitative changes in iconography that led to the rise of royal attributes in the Buddha images

The spirit of Indian painting close encounters with 101 great works, 1100-1900

The spirit of Indian painting close encounters with 101 great works, 1100-1900 B.N. Goswamy. Gurgaon, Haryana, India Allen Lane, an imprint of Penguin Books, 2014.

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Showcased in this volume are some of the finest, at once fascinating Indian paintings – the veritable marvels of Indian art. An art historian of international eminence, Professor Goswamy, who has had a lifetime involvement with paintings, here sets out 101 works, painstakingly chosen from thousands of the well-known works. His selection, admits Goswamy, is purely personal; but what has guided his choice, “first and foremost”, is that “each one of them speaks to me with a strength and clarity, I cannot ignore”. These paintings, spanning about a thousand years, represent different periods, diverse themes that inspired painters, varying regional styles, and historically important works that were influenced by foreign traditions; besides the works of great masters. Even if each of these paintings, in Goswamy’s opinion, is a great work of art, he does not claim them to be the greatest masterpieces of Indian painting.

Vaiṣṇava temples of South India

Vaiṣṇava temples of South India a study of divyakṣetras in Tamil Nadu S. Ganeshram Delhi Sharada Publishing House, 2015.


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Jews and the Indian National Art Project

Jews and the Indian National Art Project edited by Kenneth X. Robbins, Marvin Tokayer New Delhi, India Niyogi Books, 2015.
ISBN 9789383098545
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India is a most diverse, multicultural, and multilingual country, with a continuing flow of “immigrants” from foreign lands and also between its different regions.  Accordingly, the Indian National Art Project has not been hermetically sealed quest for “purity”, only reflecting Indian traditions and methods or involving only Indian artists, scholars, critics, and patrons.
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Satasaradiyam researches on indology

Satasaradiyam researches on indology some reflections the birth centenary volume of late Prof. R.N. Dandekar

Dr. B. K. Dalai is a former director of Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit and Dr. Ravindra A. Muley is Director of the Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit.

The Dussehra of Kulu history and analysis of a cultural

The Dussehra of Kulu history and analysis of a cultural phenomenon Karuna Goswamy Shimla : Indian Institute of Advanced Study ; New Delhi : Aryan Books International, 2014.

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One of the major festivals of India, the Dussehra celebrates the victory of Lord Rama. But, in many ways, the Dussehra of Kulu, (in the state of Himachal Pradesh), is an at once engaging ‘event’ that has few parallels.  The festival here was started early in the third quarter of the 17th century, as a ‘State Festival’ by Raja Jagat Singh of Kulu, soon after he became a convert to Vaishnavism.  For more than 350 years, the festival -- participated by hundreds of thousands of visitors or ‘pilgrims’ from all over the hills -- has gone on, being held year after year.  What is even now remarkable is the manner in which it has kept changing, but without changing its core.

Even if a lot has written on the Kulu’s Dussehra as a cultural event, this book is, perhaps, the first to study the festival as a cultural phenomenon. Tracing the long history of the festival, it tries to understand the complex set of reasons for its being founded as a ‘State Festival’ in the 17th century, the kind of changes that it has undergone over the centuries, and the causes behind its uncommon longevity. In her thoroughgoing analysis, the author shows how the Kulu Dussehra is not just a religious/cultural event, but has always had political and economic dimensions as well. Professor Goswamy demonstrates that the essential form of the festival remains the same, though many rituals, involved in the festival, have changed with the passage of time; and the quantum of homage is no longer what it was before. Generously illustrated, the book represents the author’s research as a Fellow at the prestigious Indian Institute of Advance Study, Shimla

Karuna Goswamy: formerly Professor of History at the Panjab University, Chandigarh, is a distinguished scholar of Indian culture and prolific author.

50 years of the National Institute of Design, 1961-2011

DK-237458 ISBN 9788186199718 Set up in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in 1961 by Government of India, the National Institute of Design (NID) is an autonomous national institution for research, service and training in Industrial Design and Visual Communication.

Portraits of various eminent personalities of India; includes contributed articles on history and culture of Indian portrait art alongwith biographical introduction of artists in brief.

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Indian portraits

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Global rock art

Global rock art  edited by Bansi Lal Malla, V.H. Sonawane; editorial assistance, Richa Negi. New Delhi: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and Aryan Books International, 2013. Papers presented at the Global Rock Art Conference, held at New Delhi during 29th November to 7th December 1993. ISBN 9788173054020    DK-229060 An outcome of the Global Rock Art Conference held under the auspices of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi

The History of Jainism, Jainism in Indian History, Jainism History Books, Jainism History

Jainism
The History of Jainism
Jainism in Indian History
Jainism History Books
Jainism History
DK Number: DK-205729
ISBN: 8124605491
Like Buddhism, Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions – which arose in India, in the 6th century BC, as a revolt against the Brahmanic ritualistic practices. Essentially a heretic, altogether independent faith, founded on the principles of non-violence, truth, and righteous conduct, Jainism is a splendid living tradition, with a well-defined worldview, distinct philosophy, outlook on life, code of ethics, and sangha organization. Notwithstanding its modest beginnings in Maghada (present-day Bihar State, East India), it gradually turned out to be a pan-India ancient religion.
Even if Mahavira is commonly accepted as the founder of the faith, Jainism traces its roots to a succession of 24 Jinas. In its three volumes, this book meticulously charts the entire course of Jaina history: from its very first Jina to about 1800 AD. Though, in the nature of a historical survey, it embraces almost all aspects of Jainism — its concept of God, doctrines, moral value system, basic teachings, beliefs, rituals, ceremonies, main sects, important scriptures, sacred sites and pilgrimages, reformers, influential scholars, and the lives of its major Tirathankaras. Besides all this, the author also focuses on the remarkable contribution of Jainas’ to Indian arts and iconography, which is unmistakably exemplified in their sacred architecture, sculptures, stupas, cave temples, religious symbols, and calligraphy.
Beginning with a discussion of Jainism as an eternal religion and its theory of 24 tirthankaras, Volume 1: Jainism Before and in the Age of Mahavira, focuses, in the main, on Lord Mahavira’s life, his teachings, and his contemporaries, besides the political and religious conditions of his times. Volume 2: Historical Survey and Spread of Jainism, shows how Jainism, under the patronage of various ruling families, became nearly a pan-Indian faith. Also covering the lives and the roles of Jaina monks, statesmen and Sravakas, the volume shows how Jainism has contributed towards the enrichment of India’s great cultural heritage. Volume 3: Medieval Jainism, considers the region-wise status of the faith: from 1200 to 1800 vis-à-vis Muslim invasions and Muslim kingdoms; besides a detailed account of Jaina tirthas (sacred places), Jaina socio-economic life, and much else. K.C. Jain (b. 1930), Ph.D, D.Litt, is former Professor of History at Rajasthan’s Government Colleges, and Fellow of the Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi (1990-93)

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Purā-jagat: Indian archaeology, history and culture: latest researches in honour of late Shri Jagat Pati Joshi: editors, C. Margabandhu .. [et al.]. — 1st ed. — Delhi : Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, 2012
Jagat Pati Joshi, Indian archaeologist; contributed articles.
ISBN 9788180902604    OCoLC#801778200
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Pura-Jagat is a massive collection of about a hundred scholarly papers reflecting a broad spectrum of the very recent research studies, together with the latest research trends in Indian archaeology, history and culture.  Thematically organized, the papers focus on various aspects of prehistory, protohistory, rock-art, copper hoard archaeology, iron age and megaliths, early historic archaeology, archaeology of Buddhism, medieval archaeology, regional archaeological studies, environmental archaeology, ethno-archaeological studies, ethno-botanical studies, history, epigraphy, numismatics, architecture, sculpture, iconography and painting, museum studies, conservation of monuments, chemical preservations, heritage studies, studies in neighbouring countries, archaeology and technology, new archaeological interpretations, and also role of libraries in Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Dr Jagat Pati Joshi (1932-2008): the retired Director General of the ASI, whom Pura-Jagat seeks to commemorate, was a highly distinguished archaeologist, versatile scholar, tireless researcher, prolific writer, efficient administrator, excellent conversationalist, and a warm-hearted man.   With wide-ranging academic concerns, the late Dr Joshi was the first scholar to bridge the gap between Indus Valley Civilization and Painted Grey Ware.  During his nearly four-decade-long association with the ASI, he not only excavated many sites, but also discovered several new Harappan sites in Gujarat, more specially in the Rann of Kuttch. As Director General of the ASI, he set out planned programmes of explorations and excavations in many parts of India, supporting all kinds of archaeological, geochronological, scientific, and other allied studies for understanding environmental changes through the ages and for understanding technical development of ancient metal technology.  Dr Joshi also laid emphasis on both extensive and intensive study of explored and excavated materials, standing monuments, ancient sculptures and paintings, ancient coins, and epigraphic material for rewriting Indian history – to dispel many a distortion created by some of the biased British historians.
Among the contributors to the commemorative volume figure eminent archaeologists, Indologists, historians, culture scholars, museum specialists, cataloguers, librarians, conservators, besides the late Joshi’s erstwhile friends, colleagues, and young admirers in the ASI.  The papers here are abundantly supported by many line-drawings and photographs.

Kavinmiku colar, Kavinmiku colar kalaikal, Books

Kavin̲miku Cōl̲ar kalaikaḷ = : Master pieces of Chola art / R. Nagaswamy. -- Chennai : Tamil Arts Academy, 2011. Done

240 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 29 cm.

USD 90.00

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In Indian history, the Imperial Cholas count among the most important dynasties.   The rulers of this family established a powerful empire that dominated a larger part of the peninsular India for about 450 years: c. 850 – 1250 CE, with Thanjavur as their capital.  The Cholas’ 450-year reign was an age of continuous improvement and refinement of the Dravidian art and architecture. They utilized their prodigious wealth, earned through their extensive conquests, in building big cities, grand palaces with huge banquet halls, and many long-lasting stone temples.   Indisputably the great connoisseurs of art, they are known for their immense contribution to the development not only of architecture and sculpture, but paintings, dance, music and literature as well.  Significantly, the Chola sculptures and bronze images are today acclaimed the world over for their classic grace, grandeur and immaculate taste.  The best example of this can be seen in the form of Nataraja: the Divine Dancer.

And, besides all else, the Great Temple of Thanjavur – also known as the Great Temple of  Rajarajesvara and Brahadisvara Temple – is a standing monument exemplifying the glories of Chola art and architecture.  Recognized by UNESCO, since 1983, as a World Heritage Monument, this great temple was built by the Chola Emperor Rajaraja 1 in 1010 CE.  In September 2010, an exhibition was organized to commemorate the 1000th year of its construction.   Accompanying the exhibition, this volume showcases the masterpieces of Chola art, architecture, paintings, royal copper plates, gold and silver coins, inscriptions, and vessels – and with emphasis on Chola bronzes.   The book, ostensibly in the nature of a catalogue, carries about 250 beautiful, colour photographs.

Dr R. Nagaswamy (b. 1930) : a widely recognized authority on Tamil Art and Archaeology, is former Director of Archaeology, Tamil Nadu.

Geoscientific studies, Geoscientific studies for the conservation of Ajanta Caves

General, Archaeological Survey of India, 2010.

v, 365 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps (some folded) ; 29 cm.

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A World Heritage Site since 1983, Ajanta Caves are a group of 30 rock-cut caves.  Which, over the time, have left millions around the world simply mesmerized, with the incredible artistic and technological achievements of ancient India!  Located at about a hundred kilometres from Aurangabad (Maharashtra), these cave monuments are adorned with fascinating murals and sculptures, acclaimed to be the masterpieces of Buddhist art.  The caves – cut out, side by side, in the Deccan basalt: from around 2nd century BC to about 600 AD – unmistakably exemplify an awe-inspiring technological exploit of ancient India.


The natural weathering and erosion over the centuries, together with retreating scarps have not only resulted in the degradation of slopes, but have had damaging impact on the sculptures and paintings in the caves and in their environs.  Biotic interference has further deteriorated the caves and their surroundings.  In 1998, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) engaged the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to carry out multidisciplinary geo-scientific studies of the caves site.  And, for the first time, the GSI studied out geological, geohydrological, and environmental conditions of the site.


Carrying out comprehensive geo-scientific studies for the entire Ajanta complex, the Geological Survey of India presented an excellent report on their findings in 2001, containing various thematic maps, damage assessment of the site from geotechnical perspective, and also their remedial measures.   This volume carries GSI’s report including, among other aspects, the geology of the Ajanta Cave area, its topographic and geophysical surveys, and seismic assessment; besides the results of their geotechnical and environmental studies of the caves.


Dr Manohar Sinha is the former Deputy Director General of the Geological Survey of India.

Bikaner golden jubilee, 1887-1937 Facsim. ed. -- New Delhi : Published by Dev Publishers & Distributors for Maharaja Ganga Singhji Trust, Bikaner, 2012

107 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 43 cm. USD 276.30 Reprint
ISBN 9789381406052

OCoLC#806637606

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The book is an exquisite volume presenting the life and achievements of His Highness Maharajah Sri Ganga Singhji Bahadur of Bikaner who ascended the throne of Bikaner and reigned for 50 years (1887-1937).


The history of Bikaner is an account filled with heroic exploits of brave kings and their magnificent gallantry. Under the British, the state came to be governed by a Council of Regency, when Maharaja Ganga Singhji Bahadur ascended the throne as a minor. The new maharaja, Ganga Singhji, regained full ruling powers in 1898. The volume deals with his attempts to modernise the administrative machinery of the state and bring to the people the benefits of education and medical relief. It highlights his vision and perseverance and his commitment to re-build Bikaner by diverting waters of the Sutlej into the desert and making it a flourishing land of green fields, thriving villages and prosperous towns. It views his contributions a s a statesman and his administrative prowess in particular, and his achievements as a sportsman.

The focus of the volume is on the golden jubilee celebration in 1937 marking 50 years of his ascension of the throne. With numerous colourful pictures of the maharaja of Bikaner and some royal heirlooms, it gives a detailed account of the state celebration: the presence of many notable British and Indian officers and statesmen, speeches on the occasion, other events organised that included military tournaments and importantly the Jubilee Durbar when the Maharaja addressed the audience announcing introduction of numerous reforms to modernise the state. It also covers the crowning event of the Jubilee celebrations, that is, the magnificent elephant procession with which the viceroy made his entry into the desert city.