Splendour of Mathura Art and Museum-Ramesh Chandra Sharma-DKPD-9788124600153
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| It is a treasure
document enlightening the various stages of development of Mathura art from
its earliest times. Introducing the socio-cultural background from the
pre-historic times it furnishes a valuable account of the archaeological
explorations and expeditions in the region since the first antiquity saw the
light of the day in 1836. Indigenous by birth, the Mathura School of Art
flourished on the banks of Yamuna, reached its pinnacle under the Kushana
patronage, continued in the Gupta age followed by Medieval times, thus
dominating the entire Northern India for more than five centuries leaving
behind imprints to be followed by the succeeding art styles. The type of
stone and style changed with time and it did get influenced by its
contemporary School of Gandhara once, but its exclusiveness remained down the
ages. Beside the analytical assessment of the folk art tradition of early
terracottas and yaksha cult, Dr. Sharma brings to light for the first time
the salient features of the evolution and development of Mathura sculptures
on various themes including Jaina, Buddhist and Brahmanical. The book is an
uptodate document of new researches, fresh arrivals and latest reorganisation
of the Museum’s galleries. The coloured and black & white illustrations
in this book speak of the display of rich Mathura art in the Museum. The
Index to the Exhibits will facilitate in spotting the description of a
specific object quickly. Important sites have been located on the City and
District maps and situation of galleries and ancillary units of the Museum
can be found on the Gallery Plan. While the visitors will find the book a
very remunerative companion during the Museum round the scholars will equally
be benefitted through the prolific research material it reveals. |
| Book |
| ISBN |
9788124600153
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| PUBLISHER |
DKPD |
| Binding |
HARDCOVER |
| Edition |
1994 |
| Language |
ENGLISH |
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Splendour of Mathura Art and Museum-Ramesh Chandra Sharma-DKPD-9788124600153
