About the Book: Elements Of Indian Art
The book is a study of the fundamental principles of ancient Indian art and
architecture, dealing with essentials of Hindu thinking and practice of art like
the Hindu view of Godhead, iconography and iconometry, and symbols and symbolism
in Hindu art. Referring to major classical Indian literary works shedding light
on art and architecture, it undertakes a survey of Indian art and temple
architecture from the 3rd century bc through the medieval period, highlighting
the directional changes that marked the history of art, specifically sculpture
and painting. It elaborately views the various terms and concepts associated
with the field of art