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Art of T.R.P. Mookiah (1934-2009) - A Retrospective
Art of T.R.P. Mookiah (1934-2009) - A Retrospective
Publisher Madras Craft Foundation, Chennai
$32
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Indian Mythology Through the Art and Miniatures
Indian Mythology Through the Art and Miniatures
By Navin Khanna
$70
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Glimpses of Asian Art Heritage
Glimpses of Asian Art Heritage
By G. K. Lama
$76
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$95  (20% off)
Reenchantment- Masterworks of Sculpture in Village Temples of Bihar and Orissa
Reenchantment- Masterworks of Sculpture in Village Temples of Bihar and Orissa
By Rob Linrothe
$158
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Yadava Sculpture (Western Maharashtra : 1000 A.D. to 1400 A.D)
Yadava Sculpture (Western Maharashtra : 1000 A.D. to 1400 A.D)
By S.R. Deshpande
$44
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Kahilipaara Hoard of Bronzes, Assam
Kahilipaara Hoard of Bronzes, Assam
By R.D. Choudhary
$40
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The Historical Sculptures of the Vaikunthaperumal Temple Kanchi)
The Historical Sculptures of the Vaikunthaperumal Temple Kanchi)
By Dr. C. Minakshi
$29
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The Religious Imagery of Khajuraho
The Religious Imagery of Khajuraho
By DEVANGANA DESAI
$80
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Sculptures in The State Museum, Ranchi
Sculptures in The State Museum, Ranchi
By Arabinda Singha Roy
$44.80
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Drgambhrni- The Syntax and Semiotics of Sculpture & Indian Theories
Drgambhrni- The Syntax and Semiotics of Sculpture & Indian Theories
By Deepak Kannal
$76
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Sculptural Art In Early Buddhist (Hinayana) Caves of Western Maharashtra (A Stylo-Chrono Study)
Sculptural Art In Early Buddhist (Hinayana) Caves of Western Maharashtra (A Stylo-Chrono Study)
By Ajit Kumar
$105
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Early Medieval Art of Haryana
Early Medieval Art of Haryana
By Chander Pal Singh
$85
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Religous Sculptures in Cambodia
Religous Sculptures in Cambodia
By Meena V. Talim
$31.20
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The Temple of Chaunsathayogini at Bheraghat (An Old and Rare Book on Sixty-Four Yogini Temple)
The Temple of Chaunsathayogini at Bheraghat (An Old and Rare Book on Sixty-Four Yogini Temple)
By R.K. Sharma
$52
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Art and Architecture of Eastern India
Art and Architecture of Eastern India
By Paromita Das
$102
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Temple Architecture of Rajasthan
Temple Architecture of Rajasthan
By Ratanlal Mishra
$84
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Art Of Sindhu-Saraswati Civilization (Set of 4 Volumes)
Art Of Sindhu-Saraswati Civilization (Set of 4 Volumes)
By Deo Prakash Sharma
$399.20
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The Origin of the Buddha Image
The Origin of the Buddha Image
By Ananda K. Coomaraswamy
$25.60
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$32  (20% off)
Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh
Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh
By Lal Singh
$100
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Multiple Headed and Hybrid Gods: In the Temples of South India
Multiple Headed and Hybrid Gods: In the Temples of South India
By Myneni Krishna Kumari
$103.20
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The Art of Sculpture (A Complete Handbook of Methods and Materials)
The Art of Sculpture (A Complete Handbook of Methods and Materials)
By M.V. KRISHNAN
$30
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Remembering MV Devan Drawing, Painting, Graphic Prints and Sculptures
Remembering MV Devan Drawing, Painting, Graphic Prints and Sculptures
By T. Kaladharan
$27
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Hand Book of Antiquity Registration
Hand Book of Antiquity Registration
By S . Vasanthi
$35
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Sculptures of Sesasayi Visnu- Survey Iconological Interpretation Formal Analysis (An Old & Rare Book)
Sculptures of Sesasayi Visnu- Survey Iconological Interpretation Formal Analysis (An Old & Rare Book)
By Ratan Parimoo
$22
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Costume, Coiffure And Ornaments In The Temple Sculpture Of Northern Andra
Costume, Coiffure And Ornaments In The Temple Sculpture Of Northern Andra
By B. Sree Padma
$59.20
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Temple Sculptures of India- With Special Refrence To The Sculptures of The Bhumija Temples of Malwa
Temple Sculptures of India- With Special Refrence To The Sculptures of The Bhumija Temples of Malwa
By Shiva Kant Dwivedi
$49.60
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Sculptures of Kashmir: 600-1200 A. D. (An old & Rare Book)
Sculptures of Kashmir: 600-1200 A. D. (An old & Rare Book)
By Bansilal Malla
$41.60
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Sculptures of Assam
Sculptures of Assam
By Manoranjan Dutta
$41.60
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Sculptures of Dahala and Dakshina Kosala and Their Background (An Old & Rare Book)
Sculptures of Dahala and Dakshina Kosala and Their Background (An Old & Rare Book)
By R. N. Misra
$41.60
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Iconography of the Saptamatrikas (An Old & Rare Book)
Iconography of the Saptamatrikas (An Old & Rare Book)
By O. P. Misra
$49.60
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Vijayanagara Temples At Tadapatri (An Art-Historical Study)
Vijayanagara Temples At Tadapatri (An Art-Historical Study)
By V. JAYAPRADA
$64
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Sculpture of Western Himalayas (An Old & Rare Book)
Sculpture of Western Himalayas (An Old & Rare Book)
By Dr. V. C. Ohri
$93.60
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Terracotta Art of Satavahana
Terracotta Art of Satavahana
By B.S. Rajendra Babu
$29.60
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Monument, Myth and Mythology (With Special Reference to Centrally Protected Monuments of Chhattisgarh)
Monument, Myth and Mythology (With Special Reference to Centrally Protected Monuments of Chhattisgarh)
By DILLIP KUMAR KHAMARI
$57.60
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Ramayana Sculptures from Hampi Vijayanagara
Ramayana Sculptures from Hampi Vijayanagara
By K.M. Suresh
$65
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Ceramic Ethnography of the Two Eco-Cultural Zones of Rajasthan
Ceramic Ethnography of the Two Eco-Cultural Zones of Rajasthan
By Pritish Chaudhuri
$32
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Ecofriendly Approach for Conservation of Cultural Heritage
Ecofriendly Approach for Conservation of Cultural Heritage
By Sanjay Prasad Gupta
$59.20
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God of Medicine and Healing - Arulmegu Marundeeswarar Temple
God of Medicine and Healing - Arulmegu Marundeeswarar Temple
By V. V. S. Manian
$32.80
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Temple Sculptures of Assam
Temple Sculptures of Assam
By Meghali Goswami & Mousumi Deka
$8.80
$11  (20% off)
Epigraphy and Art (An Old and Rare Book)
Epigraphy and Art (An Old and Rare Book)
By Seo Bahadur singh
$46.40
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Terracottas of North India (In the Collection of State Museum Lucknow)
Terracottas of North India (In the Collection of State Museum Lucknow)
By S.C Kala
$76
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Amaravati Stupa (A Critical Comparison of Epigraphic, Architectural and Sculptural Evidence) (Set of 2 Volumes)
Amaravati Stupa (A Critical Comparison of Epigraphic, Architectural and Sculptural Evidence) (Set of 2 Volumes)
By Anamika roy
$132
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Pratihara Art In India (An Old and Rare Book)
Pratihara Art In India (An Old and Rare Book)
By Rahman Ali
$42.40
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Religion and Art of The Chamba Valley
Religion and Art of The Chamba Valley
By Seema Bawa
$46.40
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Spectrum of Indian Culture (Professor S.B. Deo Felicitation Volume) (An Old and Rare Book) (Set of 2 Volumes)
Spectrum of Indian Culture (Professor S.B. Deo Felicitation Volume) (An Old and Rare Book) (Set of 2 Volumes)
By C. Margabandhu & K.S. Ramachandran
$201.60
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Tribal Art and Craft (An Old and Rare Book)
Tribal Art and Craft (An Old and Rare Book)
By A. k. Das
$46.40
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Prehistoric Burials of Kashmir (An Old and Rare Book)
Prehistoric Burials of Kashmir (An Old and Rare Book)
By A . K. Sharma
$38.40
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Vidisha Through The Ages (A Old and Rare Book)
Vidisha Through The Ages (A Old and Rare Book)
By Kalyan Kumar Chakravarthy and Raj Birdi
$46.40
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Monuments of Mandu (A Old and Rare Book)
Monuments of Mandu (A Old and Rare Book)
By A. P. Singh and Shiv Pal Singh
$46.40
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Pancatantra: Recent Researches in Indian Archaeology (Dr. C.S. Patil Commemoration Volume) (Set of 2 Volumes)
Pancatantra: Recent Researches in Indian Archaeology (Dr. C.S. Patil Commemoration Volume) (Set of 2 Volumes)
By K. M. Suresh & C.T. M. Kotraiah & S. Y. Somashekhar
$144
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Heritage of Tansa Valley
Heritage of Tansa Valley
By A. K. Sharma
$54.40
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Surapura Samsthana- Historical and Archaeological Study of Poligar State in South India
Surapura Samsthana- Historical and Archaeological Study of Poligar State in South India
By S. K. Aruni
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Sri Puspanjali (Dr. C.R. Srinivasan Commemoration Volume) (Set of 2 Volumes)
Sri Puspanjali (Dr. C.R. Srinivasan Commemoration Volume) (Set of 2 Volumes)
By Various Authors
$126.40
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The Multivalence of An Epic-Retelling the Ramayana in South India and Southeast Asia
The Multivalence of An Epic-Retelling the Ramayana in South India and Southeast Asia
By Parul Pandya Dhar
$84
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Garuda In Asian Art
Garuda In Asian Art
By Etsuo Yamamoto & D. P. Sharma
$82.40
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Virupaksha Temple At Hampi
Virupaksha Temple At Hampi
By K.M. Suresh
$104
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Hoysala Temples and Sculptures
Hoysala Temples and Sculptures
By K. M. Suresh
$130.40
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Vijayanagara Sculptures at Hampi
Vijayanagara Sculptures at Hampi
By Dr. K. M. Suresh
$105.60
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Kalpavriksha: Dr R D Choudhury Felicitation Volume (Set of 2 Volumes)
Kalpavriksha: Dr R D Choudhury Felicitation Volume (Set of 2 Volumes)
By Maruti Nandan, P.D. Tiwari and Shanti Swaroop Sinha
$314
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Expressions in Indian Art (Essays in Memory of Shri M.C. Joshi) (Set of 2 Volumes)
Expressions in Indian Art (Essays in Memory of Shri M.C. Joshi) (Set of 2 Volumes)
By B.R. Mani & Alok Tripathi
$160
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Material Culture Depicted in Vijayanagara Temples
Material Culture Depicted in Vijayanagara Temples
By K. Reddeppa
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Early Indian Art and Architecture (Heritage of Indian Art No. 1)
Early Indian Art and Architecture (Heritage of Indian Art No. 1)
By P. C. Jain
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Devi- Goddesses In Indian Art and Literature
Devi- Goddesses In Indian Art and Literature
By V. R. Parthasarthy and Indu Parthasarthy
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Sakta Monuments of Orissa- A Study on Art, Architecture and Iconography
Sakta Monuments of Orissa- A Study on Art, Architecture and Iconography
By Jayanti Dora
$113.60
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Sculptural Art of Mansar
Sculptural Art of Mansar
By Krishna Deva and A.K. Sharma
$55.20
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Buddhist Sculptural Art of the Lower Krishna Valley
Buddhist Sculptural Art of the Lower Krishna Valley
By Vinay Kumar Rao
$76
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Pancha Mahadevas in the Indian Art
Pancha Mahadevas in the Indian Art
By S.B. Singh
$80
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Buddhist Bronzes From Sirpur
Buddhist Bronzes From Sirpur
By A.K. Sharma and Prabhat Kumar Singh
$72
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The Sculptural Art of Amaravati
The Sculptural Art of Amaravati
By Jyoti Rohilla Rana
$81.60
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History and Archaeology of North-East India
History and Archaeology of North-East India
By Paromita Das
$65.60
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Sculptural Art of Northern India (C. 700 to 1200 A.D.)
Sculptural Art of Northern India (C. 700 to 1200 A.D.)
By S.B Singh
$65.60
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Chronological Identity in Indian Art
Chronological Identity in Indian Art
By BRAJA KISHOR PADHI
$92.80
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Sculpting the alluring history of Indian art

Indian sculptures include the sculptural customs, forms and techniques of the Indian subcontinent. During the early days, sculptures were the most popular form of art in India. The architecture of the subcontinent was decorated extensively with these sculptures. These sculptures usually featured abstract human images with the aim to educate the people about the truths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Nude sculptures were used to depict the body as a motif of the spirit, it was also used to depict the imagined representations of the deities. Indian sculptures also steered clear of showcasing individualistic features, the shapes used are perfect and complete and the depiction of multiple limbs is representative of the numerous attributes of God’s power. 



The very first appearance of sculptures in India dates back to the Indus Valley civilization. This sculpture was the famous sculpture of the bronze dancing girl. While this was a notable discovery in history, these sculptures are surpassed by pottery figurines and stone seals that frequently featured animals and deities in their depictions. This was followed by pre-Mauryan art. This age did not feature any significant progress in terms of sculptures, however there was the occasional discovery of abstract pottery designs and terracotta figurines. This period coincided with the Vedic period that exclusively focused on ‘the elementary forces of nature by means of elaborate sacrifices.’ The landmark of discovery during the reign of the Mauryan Empire was King Ashoka’s sculptures. This period favoured sculptures more than any other art form. The most important findings of this time period were the ruins of the royal palace, the city of Pataliputra, Bodhgaya, and the most important were the Pillars of Ashoka. The Lion Capital of Ashoka from Sarnath is now recognized as the National Emblem of India. 


Then comes the Shunga period. This period included a refined version of the terracotta arts that were prevalent during the pre-Mauryan as well as the Mauryan periods. The Satavahana dynasty was a prominent name in the South. They belonged to the Buddhist tradition and the most popular remains of their patronage were the Sanchi and Amaravati Stupas. The earliest record of stone sculptures in the South was the lingam with a standing figure of Shiva, found in a village in Andhra Pradesh. The Gupta period almost exclusively used sculptures as their preferred form of art. From Jain Tirthankara figures to the art in the Ajanta, Elephanta and Ellora caves, this period was a treasure trove of sculptures. 



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Q1. What are the unique characteristics of Indian sculptures? 


Irrespective of religion or tradition, most Indian sculptures had religious or spiritual connotations. This was seen among all the major religions of India, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Their characteristic elements highlight mythological, human and animal forms. 



Q2. Why are these Indian sculptures important? 


They represent a rich cultural heritage and they each convey special meanings. Indian artists all through the years have created these sculptures to put forth various spiritual and religious beliefs including significant mythological milestones.


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