| ID | 012507 |
| Call Number | 709.54/ROW |
| Title Proper | Pelican history of art |
| Other Title Information | The art and architecture of India: Buddhist-Hindu-Jain |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rowland, Benjamin |
| Publication | USA, Penguin Books, 1953. |
| Description | 512p Cream Spine |
| Note | After describing the artistic heritage of the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjodaro, Dr.Rowland traces the artistic story of the civilizations that followed through fifty centuries. He explains the influence of religion on the history of architecture, sculpture and painting in India and the surrounding countries from their pre-historic beginnings until the introduction of European influences in recent centuries. |
| Note | The prehistoric and epic periods in art and religion
The early classic periods
Roman-Indian art in north-west India and central Asia
The golden age and end of Buddha
The Hindu Renaissance
Indian art in Ceylon and south-east Asia
Notes
Bibliography
List of illustrations
Index |
| Standard Number | 0140561021 |
| Price. Qualification | £2.25(Pb) |
| Classification Number | 709.54 |
| Key Words | IGCSE ; Art, Indic ; Architecture - India ; Art, Indic - History ; Indian art - History ; Buddhist art ; Jain art ; Hindu art |