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The Art Of Eastern India, 300800 Was First Published In 1980. Minnesota Archive Editions Uses Digital Technology To Make Longunavailable Books Once Again Accessible, And Are Published Unaltered From The Original University Of Minnesota Press Editions.Though Scholars Have Extensive Knowledge Of The Art That Flourished During Pala Rule In Eastern India (Ca. 8001200), Little Is Known About Eastern Indian Art During The Preceding 500 Years. This Halfmillennium Includes The Period Of The Gupta Dynasty And The Two Centuries That Bridge Gupta And Pala Rule, When No Single Dynasty Long Maintained Control Of Eastern India. In This Study, Frederick M. Asher Challenges Arthistorical Assumptions About Pala Art That It Is A New School Virtually Without Links To Earlier Art 00 By Demonstrating That Sculpture During The Gupta Period And The Subsequent Three Centuries Evolved Along Lines That Connect It With Pala Art. In So Doing, He Draws Attention To Important Sculptures, Most Of Them Never Previously Studied, That Tell Us Not Only About An Unexplored Period In Indian Art But Also About Broader Aspects Of The Cultural History And Geography Of Eastern India.Asher'S Work Is Based On Field Research In Bihar, West Bengal, And Bangladesh. There He Gave Special Attention To The Sites Of Onceflourishing Buddhist Monasteries And To Hindu Images Still Worshipped In Village India. The Author'S Photographs Of The Bronze, Terra Cotta, And Stone Sculptures, And His Detailed Text, Provide A Virtual Catalogue Raisonne Of The Known Works Of The Period.Asher'S Analyses Of The Images And His Attributions Of Dates To Them Are Based Upon Close Attention To Artistic Style And Iconography, And The Study Of Dynastic And Social History, Contemporary Travelers' Reports, And Religious History. Drawing Together These Diverse Strands Of Information, He Describes The Evolution Of Art Forms Over A Long Period In Which There Was Little Apparent Historic Unity. John M. Rosenfield, Professor Of Art History At Harvard University And Author Of The Art Of The Kushans, Says, Of The Art Of Eastern India,'The Scholarship Is Scrupulously Detailed And Careful . . . [The Book] Is In The Finest Tradition Of Classical Scholarship, And Will Be Consulted Or Several Generations.'
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has two hundred seventy-two pages. It offers a comprehensive exploration of Eastern Indian art from the years three hundred to eight hundred.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is paperback. This makes it lightweight and flexible for easy reading.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions are eight point two seven inches in length, zero point six three inches in width, and eleven inches in height. These measurements make it a standard size for a paperback book.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Frederick M. Asher. He is known for his detailed research on Eastern Indian art and cultural history.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre is history. It specifically focuses on Eastern Indian art during the Gupta and Pala periods.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book like any standard paperback. Just open it and follow the text from page to page.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study. It provides detailed scholarly insights into Eastern Indian art history.
- Q: What themes are covered in this book? A: The themes include the evolution of art forms, cultural history, and the influence of different dynasties in Eastern India. It offers a deep dive into the artistic connections between eras.
- Q: Can this book be used for research papers? A: Yes, this book can be used for research papers. It includes extensive analyses and references to support academic arguments.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book in a cool, dry place. Keep it upright on a shelf to avoid bending the spine or damaging the pages.
- Q: Is this book safe for children? A: Yes, this book is safe for children. However, it is more suitable for older children or teenagers interested in history and art.
- Q: How do I care for this book? A: Care for this book by keeping it clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to moisture to prevent damage to the pages.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange. Most sellers have policies for damaged items.
- Q: Is this book available in digital format? A: No, this book is currently only available in paperback format. There are no digital versions listed.
- Q: Who published this book? A: The book is published by the University of Minnesota Press. This publisher is known for its academic and historical publications.