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Publisher: RESEARCH INDIA PRESS |
| Author Gunjan Kumar Srivastava, Edith Dawa, A. M. V. Subramanyam | |
| Language: English | |
| Pages: 137 (Colour Illustrations) | |
| Cover: HARDCOVER | |
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10.00x7.5 inch |
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Weight 640 gm |
| Edition: 2025 | |
| ISBN: 9788197729485 | |
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HBX828 |
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The "Terracotta Art of Ikshvaku Dynasty (A Catalogue of Terracotta Human Figurines found in Nagarjunakonda Excavation) represents a crucial examination of the artistic and cultural relevance of terracotta figurines from the Ikshvaku dynasty, a significant era in Indian history. Among the rich cultural artifacts left behind by this dynasty, the terracotta human figurines discovered during the Nagarjunakonda excavations stand as a testament to the era's artistic prowess and societal distinction.
Terracotta, a medium with a rich and extensive history in the Indian subcontinent, has been embraced by artisans as a powerful form of artistic expression. It allows them to capture the essence and character of their societies.
Excavations at Nagarjunakonda, a site of archaeological significance, have uncovered numerous terracotta figurines that offer valuable insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the Ikshvaku Dynasty.
This book seeks to shed light on these remarkable works of art, exploring their historical significance, stylistic attributes, and the insights they offer into the lives and beliefs of the Ikshvaku people. This book aims to give these remarkable artifacts the attention they deserve, showcasing their remarkable craftsmanship and the diverse range of human forms and expressions they depict.
This book is an outcome of our long and emotional attachment to Nagarjunakonda. Two of the preset authors had the opportunity to work at the Nagarjunakonda Museum, and from there, the attachment started. One of the authors owes the credit for rediscovering these objects from the heap of huge discarded material, which was believed to be the abode of big and poisonous snakes. He risked cleaning this area and was awarded two sacks of Terracotta objects found in the excavation.
Since starting, the journey has involved long discussions and ideas about presenting these objects as a monograph. After over two decades of delays and interruptions, we can finally bring this book before the readers.
The Nagarjunakonda Museum has always inspired us, and the authorities of the Archaeological Survey of India adequately supported and encouraged us. We take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India for their constant support and encouragement. The museum Section of the Archaeological Survey of India and staff members of the Directorate Office of Archaeological Survey of India also owe our salutation for giving us permission and providing some photographs of the excavations.
Thanks, are also extended to all staff members of the Nagarjunakonda Museum and the Hyderabad Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India for their valuable support and contributions to this work. We are especially grateful to Shree Aman and Shree Fardeen of Excavation Branch II, Archaeological Survey of India, Delhi, for their editing assistance and dedicated efforts in collecting archival photographs, which have greatly enriched this publication.
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