Kala

by R.D. Choudhury

Kala - the book publishes recent researches in the field of Indian Art History. This volume contains research articles on Indian art and architecture covering a vast area from Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar in the east to Gujarat in the west and down south to Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Equally diverse are the subjects dealt by eminent art historians, such as sculptural art, paintings, temple architecture, Jaina, Buddhist, Surya, Sakta, Saiva and Vaisnava iconography from proto-historic period to late medieval period.

Studies also include some of the famous cultural centers such as Khajuraho, Ajanta, Konark, Modhera, Rajgir, Mamallapuram, Hampi, Puri, etc. The area, subjects and period covered in these researches make it a comprehensive volume for all those interested in Indian art, history, culture and heritage.  Illustrated with colour images and figures this volume is an important addition in the publication on Indian art History.