subject: A Cyclopaedia Of Indian Ivory Art And World Of Philosophy! [print this page] A cyclopaedia of Indian ivory art A cyclopaedia of Indian ivory art
The art of ivory is considered one of the aesthetic productions in India. This is a comprehensive treatise containing historical narratives on the development of the art of ivory. It contains many copious illustrations of the carvings produced.
Commencing with a study of the pre- and proto-historic periods where the art is concerned, the book traces the growth of the art through the art-epochs in a chronological sequence down to modern times. It discusses the growth of the art in India and outside, especially in China, Japan, Thailand in the East and South-east of Asia, centres in the Middle East and the West particularly France and the USA. Taking up the development of the art in these places by focusing on aspects like variations in styles and across regions, it studies the technical development of the art. It delves into the appearance of the fret-work, veneering, polychromy and gliding and miniature paintings on the plain surface of caskets and other items which speak volumes on the advancement in workmanship.
The author Prof. A. K. Bhattacharya is noted for his research publications on Indian and trans-Indian art for more than five decades now. He was associated with prestigious museums in the country, being the Director of the Indian Museum, Calcutta for more than a decade. He has been honoured with the Acharya Hemchandra Suri Samman Puraskar, New Delhi for his monumental work on Jaina iconography. dkagecies books
World of philosophy
This is a felicitation volume celebrating the world of Dr. Yajneshwar Shastri who commented upon and provided new translations for texts in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. The volume discusses the life, academic achievements and contributions of Dr. Shastri, his publications and the honours won by him. It contains papers on philosophy by scholars from India and outside that cover areas relating to Gandhian philosophy, environment, religion, yoga, tantra, psychology and modern management as contained in the Shastras.
The book deals with the Upanishadic thought, yoga tradition, worship of specific goddesses and Sri Ramanujas critique of Advaita metaphysics. It takes up topics of contemporary interest as well like application of Indian philosophical concepts to modern management and living in harmony with nature keeping in view religious-philosophical perspectives. It views ethics as an integral part of religion and the concept of bhakti in the Veda and stages of life or ashramas in the Jaina tradition. It is concerned with Vivekanandas concept of universal religion. It examines the contributions of specific scholars to study of religious traditions and philosophy such as of M. M. Gopinath Kavirajas contribution to Tantric philosophy.
