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A Cyclopedia of Indian Ivory Art, ISBN 9789381209066, DK-226651- The art of ivory is considered one of the aesthetic productions in India. This is a comprehensive treatise containing historical narratives on the development of the art of ivory. It contains many copious illustrations of the carvings produced. It discusses the growth of the art in India and outside, especially in China, Japan, Thailand in the East and South-east of Asia, centres in the Middle East and the West particularly France and the USA.

dkagencies.com- Its every region exhibits countless works of art. Besides their incredible diversity, the antiquity of these objects of art is at once amazing. Even if the history of Indian art has, over the time, been extensively probed and written about from different viewpoints, it remains a relatively virgin area, holding out endless possibilities of research, fresh interpretations, and fresh studies Indian Books Ragamala painting series, ships in Ajanta murals, early Orissan art and architecture, Jain temples at Khajuraho, and several other themes Indian Books Agency.

Indian art is hailed as young, vibrant and relevant even today. The panorama of Indian art is wide, complex and meaningful as well as fascinating as it has been a product of diverse historical and cultural contexts and internal and external influences. Most notable about Indian art is its inseparability from its culture and its expression of the self; it has always been changing with space and time yet remains continuously same and alive. It embodies continuity in change.

Christian Themes in Indian Art is a well-crafted, painstakingly researched work, illustrated with about 1,100 fascinating colour photographs. It is bound to interest the scholars/connoisseurs of art, and students and researchers of religion, history, art history, and intercultural studies. Historically, they can be traced back to the 16th century, when the European Christian prints had an unexpected encounter with the Indian miniatures.

In the image of Mother Goddess from the Upper Palaeolithic Age may be seen the embryonic beginnings of South Asian art. The discovery of terracotta seated-male figurines, in Yogic postures, at Harappa and Mohenjodaro are again among the other instances of the earliest art in the South Asian region. ISBN 9789350500262

Dkagencies|Indian Books|- Indian rock-cut art has over two-millennia-long history - dating back to the 3rd century BCE. Scattered across the subcontinent today are about 1,500 cave temples. Which include the widely-celebrated monuments at Ajanta, Ellora, Nasik, Udayagiri-Khandagiri, Kanheri and other places. The caves in Ajanta, Ellora, Bhaja and Karle are simply awesome for their massive proportions and are, unmistakably, the marvels in stone. They legitimately count among the glories of India's cultural heritage. Profusely adorned with masterpieces of sculptural art - the frozen version of Indian religious philosophy, these giant cave temples stand in striking contrast with the earliest-known tiny caves in the Barabar Hill, in the Gaya District of Bihar Indian Books.

The present treatise generally incorporates the matter about Indian Gods and Goddesses of Indian Art and Literature. The Iconographical representation of the Indian Gods & Goddesses, as glimpsed from the Archaeological findings and temple architecture is one aspect and the literary evidences found in our vast Indian literature of Vedic, Epic and Puranic period is the other aspect of the book. [Indian Books] Both these aspects delineated in this book give us perfect picture and historical development of Indian Mythology of Gods and Goddesses.

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 8186579427- The three Tagores-Rabindranath, Abanindranath and Gaganendranath-brought in an era of freedom, experimentation, sense of confidence and independence in their art, from which succeeding generations benefited immensely.

Indian Books, dkagencies| Wide range of art from India crosslinking with religious and cultural history and philosophies that inform the artistic production and protection in the social and cultural contexts

Indian Books- Kashmir occupies a central position in Asia with its borders touching Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and Tibet. This gave rise to the rich cultural matrix in the valley, including religion, philosophy, literature, history, music, fine arts and aesthetics. There has been continuous sculptural activity in the region spanning over a period of thousand years. Despite the rich treasure trove of Kashmiri sculptural images and their most distinctive regional style, a very little research work is done in this area. The present book is an attempt in that direction.

ISBN 9788188934959, DK-227591, The book offers an in-depth, exclusive study of Devi Bagalamukhi and her Sakti pithas, with emphasis on socio-cultural aspects of the goddess' cult. Beginning with a comprehensive backdrop about the genesis of Bagalamukhi's cult, her iconographic attributes, and rituals, among other aspects, the book highlights the goddess' descriptions in literature

ISBN 9788124606643 DK-229073 It points out that stereotypes and archetypes were constructed on the basis of gender roles rather than sex. These archetypes were reflected by various attributes of the representations like nudity, ornamentation, gestures, direction of gaze and the context. It presents insights into the intention, agency and patronage patterns in early Indian art.

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.

DK-222411 (ISBN 9788177022810)- From the 6th to 11th centuries, there appeared, on Orissa's sacred landscape, a large number of temples. Which exercised a powerful influence on the cultural life in this eastern Indian region. Earlier approaches to the study of temples tend to perpetuate an over-determined reading of art. They either objectify the temple aesthetically as a 'non-living, static monument' with architectural complexities; or institutionalize it as a symbol of royal legitimacy.

The early Chalukyas of Badami (c. 6th-8th centuries) are known to have built a large number of rock-cut and structural temples, scattered over the entire Karnataka. In this south Indian state, their distinctive monuments can be seen in Aihole, Badami, Pattadakal, Mahakuta, and a few other places. By the end of the 6th century, ISBN 9789350500255