The Art and Architecture of India : Buddhist - Hindu - Jain.

ROWLAND, Benjamin:

Published by London: Penguin Books: First edition The renowned Pelican History of Art Series, 1953

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8vo., xviii, 289pp. + 190pp. of b/w plates with 300 illustrations, plus numerous plans and line drawings, plan bibliography, index, original cloth gilt. A fine clean copy in a generally VG pictorial dustwrapper which is rubbed and chipped on extremities. After describing the artistic heritage of the recently discovered ancient cities of Harappa & Mohenjo-daro, this book tells the story of the civilizations that followed through fifty centuries. Special attention is paid to the influence of religion upon the history of architecture, sculpture & paintings in India & the surrounding countries (Ceylon, Cambodia, Siam, Java) from their prehistoric beginnings until the introduction of European influences in recent centuries. Besides 300 half-tone illustrations, there are numerous plans and other line drawings, a glossary, & a full bibliography. Seller Inventory # 3681

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Title: The Art and Architecture of India : Buddhist...

Publisher: London: Penguin Books: First edition The renowned Pelican History of Art Series

Publication Date: 1953

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition