The Buddhist Art of Kausambi

by Aruna Tripathi and Forword by G.C.Pande and Introd. by S.P.Gupta

One of the major centers of Buddhist art in ancient times,Kausambi providesevidence of an uninterrupted art tradition spanning centuries.Pointing to the scant attention Kausambi has recevied from scholars in the past, this work attempts to highlight its art treasures through a study of its stone sculptures.The book presents over 225 black-and-white and over 50 coloured photos of Buddhist sculptures which are neatly classfied and systematically analysed.It would prove invaluable to scholars and students of Buddhist art.About The AuthorAruna Tripathi (nee Bhatt), belonging to a family scholars and literatures of Allahabad,obtained her M.A. degree in Ancient Indian History and Culture from Lucknow University.Her childhood fascination for Kausambi took a concrete shape when she started working on the theme of the Buddhist art of Kausambi region.She has been contributing occasional papers in various research journals and also writing and broadcasting on historical,cultural and social themes.