Vijayanagara sculptures at Hampi /
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| Author / Creator: | Suresh, K. M., 1952- |
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Imprint: | Delhi : Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, 2011. |
| Description: | xxix, 226 p., [92] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 29 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8919247 |
| Summary: | Displayed in this museum are the pre and protohistoric antiquities, narrative lime stone Buddhist panels of circa 2nd century AD, exquisite schist stone sculptures of 12th century AD, austere Jaina Tirthankaras from Parshwanatha Chaityala, elegant Shaiva and Vaishnava sculptures of Vijayanagara period. The sculpture of goddess Bhuvaneshvari from the vicinity of the palace of Vira Harihara is one of the early Vijayanagara sculptures here. The pillar inscription referring to the palace, day to day utilitarian pottery with deluxe porcelain ware, metal objects, miniature figurines and a few selected stucco figures add to the display. However the photo documentation of this glorious world heritage site done way back in 1856 by Alexander Green Law (1818-1873) in comparison with recent photographs gives an insight into the grandeur of the Vijayanagara monuments. |
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| Physical Description: | xxix, 226 p., [92] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [204]-207) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9788180902802 8180902803 |