Author: A L Srivastava
Publisher: Sundeep Prakashan
Year: 1990
Language: English
Pages: 327
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8185067295
Description
This is a collection of twenty-five papers of Dr A L Srivastava, throwing light on various aspects of Indian art, namely the painting, sculpture, architecture, iconography, epigraphy, numismatics and ivory.
Identification of Sri-Laksmi and her various forms in Sanchi sculpture and the origin and development of Nandyavarta symbol deserve the special attention of scholars. Welcome light has been thrown on the Pancangula in a panel of Bharhut, on the Ihamrgas in Sanchi sculpture and the like.
Contents
PREFACE
SOURCES OF MATERIAL
LIST OF PLATES
CAVE PAINTINGS
1. Prehistoric Cave-Paintings in the Sanchi-Kanakhera and Nagauri Hills
SCULPTURE
2. The Cross-Chain Ornaments in Sanchi Bas-reliefs and its Identification
3. Female Hairdos in Sanchi Sculpture
4. Amorous Couple in Sanchi Sculpture
5. Representation of a Curious Capital-Motif in Sanchi Bas-Reliefs and its Sculptural Corroboration
6. Fresh Light on a Bharhut Panel
7. A Bracket-Salabhanjika from Jankhat Near Kannauj
8. On an Auspicious Motif : Triratna, Nandipada or Nandyavarta
9. The Lalabhagat Pillar : A Reappraisal
10. Mathura : The Cradle of Indian Cult Images
ICONOGRAPHY
11. Ihamrgas : The Mythical and Fabulous Creatures in Sanchi Sculpture
12. The Identification of a Female Motif in Sanchi Sculpture
13. Various Forms of Sri-Laksmi in Sanchi Sculpture
14. Conception of RajyaLaksmi and Her Plastic Representation in Indian Art
15. A Kausambi Terracotta Plaque Representing Rajya-Laksmi
ARCHITECTURE
16. Pratoli : A Part of Ancient Indian Architecture
EPIGRAPHY
17. Use of Auspicious Motifs in Indian Epigraphs
IVORY
18. Begram Ivories and Their Allied Problems with Special Reference to Sanchi Sculptures
NUMISMATICS
19. Saivatsa Symbol on Early Indian Coins
20. On a Numismatic Symbol : Nandipada
21. Political Significance of the Legend `Lichchhavayah`
22. A Silver Coin of Chandragupta-Kumaradevi Type
23. Four Silver Punch-Marked Coins From Allahabad
LINGUISTICS
24. Names of Sanchi (Sanci)
25. Sila Vigada and Usapapite in Rummindei Pillar inscription of Asoka
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
PLATES