Gandhāra Sculpture in the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh
Author: Dipak Chandra Bhattacharyya
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 406
ISBN-13:
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Buddhism and Gandhara
Author: Himanshu Prabha Ray
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2017-12-01
Total Pages: 225
ISBN-13: 1351252747
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGandhara is a name central to Buddhist heritage and iconography. It is the ancient name of a region in present-day Pakistan, bounded on the west by the Hindu Kush mountain range and to the north by the foothills of the Himalayas. ‘Gandhara’ is also the term given to this region’s sculptural and architectural features between the first and sixth centuries CE. This book re-examines the archaeological material excavated in the region in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and traces the link between archaeological work, histories of museum collections and related interpretations by art historians. The essays in the volume underscore the diverse cultural traditions of Gandhara – from a variety of sources and perspectives on language, ethnicity and material culture (including classical accounts, Chinese writings, coins and Sanskrit epics) – as well as interrogate the grand narrative of Hellenism of which Gandhara has been a part. The book explores the making of collections of what came to be described as Gandhara art and reviews the Buddhist artistic tradition through notions of mobility and dynamic networks of transmission. Wide ranging and rigorous, this volume will appeal to scholars and researchers of early South Asian history, archaeology, religion (especially Buddhist studies), art history and museums.
Gandharan Art and the Classical World: A Short Introduction
Author: Peter Stewart
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Published: 2023-12-21
Total Pages: 94
ISBN-13: 1803276959
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book offers an introduction to Gandharan art and the mystery of its relationship with the Graeco-Roman world of the Mediterranean. It presents an accessible explanation of the ancient and modern contexts of Gandharan art, the state of scholarship on the subject, and guidance for further, in-depth study.
The Art of Gandhara in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 1588392244
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYojana March 2024 (English)
Author: Publications Division
Publisher: Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Published:
Total Pages: 57
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYOJANA is a monthly journal devoted to the socio-economic issues. It started its publication in 1957 with Mr. Khuswant Singh as the Chief Editor. The magazine is now published in 13 languages viz. English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia.
The Bejewelled Buddha from India to Burma
Author: Claudine Bautze-Picron
Publisher: Sanctum Books
Published: 2010-12-01
Total Pages: 771
ISBN-13: 8190995006
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book represents a comprehensive study of 'The Bejewelled Buddha' considering stylistic as well as iconographic issues. A crucial moment in the Buddha's life seems to have been referred to through this image, namely, the sojourn on Mount Meru, where the Buddha sat on Indra's seat and taught all the gods. By occupying the seat of the king of the gods he was able to endorse the royal function of this deity; this becomes particularly evident in the late fifth century, and probably reflects the dramatic situation that the Buddhist community was confronted with, i.e. the political power essentially fostering the Hindu religion and social structure. Hence, the Buddha is depicted as a perfect and powerful ruler sitting at the top of the universe and showing himself adorned as a king; more than any human ruler, the Buddha rules over the universe. There is also another dimension that should never be neglected - as in any other Indian cult, worship of his image entailed offerings of various kinds, such as flower garlands or jewels, being made to the Buddha. The image of the Bejewelled Buddha thus included various constituents while at the same time it was used as the locus where different religious or political concepts found a way of expression. The result was the creation of an image of multi-layered significance which found its way into all Asian cultures.
The Directory of Museums & Living Displays
Author: Kenneth Hudson
Publisher: Springer
Published: 1985-06-18
Total Pages: 1067
ISBN-13: 1349070149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBuddhism and Gandhāra Art
Author: Ramesh Chandra Sharma
Publisher: Virago Press
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContributed papers presented at the International Seminar on Buddhism and Gandhāra Art held at Jñāna-Pravāha, Varanasi from 1st-16th Nov. 2001; focussed on various facets of cultural development of Gandhāra art in a historical perspective.
Know Your State Punjab
Author: Arihant Experts
Publisher: Arihant Publications India limited
Published: 2019-06-04
Total Pages: 376
ISBN-13: 9313167662
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHome to the wide population of Sikh community, Punjab is a state in north India sharing border with Pakistan. It is one of the most lively tourist places in the country with Chandigarh being its capital. Gaining an insightful knowledge about the state of Punjab helps you score good marks in Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) recruitment examinations or any other state government exams. To serve the above purpose, this book ‘Know Your State Punjab has been revised thoroughly. It includes the detailed study of history, geography, economy, polity, art and culture, center and state government welfare schemes and current affairs of Punjab. It also includes more than 1100 MCQs as a whole for self-evaluation. Easy-to read and systematically organized, it is a handy and perfect resource book to learn about Punjab in an easy-to-digest manner.
