Aryan Books

ART HERITAGE OF ASSAM

By :- R.D. Choudhury

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Pages: 184

Format: HB

ISBN-13: 978-81-7305-147-0

Place: New Delhi

Edition: 1st

Publisher: ARYAN BOOKS INTERNATIONAL

Size: 18cm x 25cm

Product Year: 1998

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The present volume presents a vivid picture of the Art Heritage of Assam. The book makes a detailed study of icons, sculptures, coins, inscriptions and architectural remains of the state. It provides an unparalleled source of insight into Art and Archaeology of Assam, containing a detailed account of archaeological and artistic data and incorporating the latest researches on the subject. Strikingly illustrated and meticulously researched, the book is based on the critical use of vast scientific and archaeological inputs. The volume paces the way for further research in the regions. It will be of immense help not only to the scholars and serious students but also to the lay readers.

Preface List of Illustrations 1. Antiquities of Sri Surya Pahar: A Source of Early History of Kamarupa 2. Gupta Influence in Kamarupa as Known from Archeological Evidence 3. Assam?s Earliest Archaeological Evidence at Sri Surya Pahar 4. Recent Archaeological Discoveries in Assam 5. Archaeological Finds at the Narakasur Hill 6. Archaeological Objects from Bargang T.E. 7. Archaeological Remains at Bhuvan Pahar 8. Assam Sculpture: An Outline 9. Some Folk Sculpture Preserved in the Assam State Museum 10. Some Wooden Sculptures Newly Collected for Assam State Museum 11. Some Buddhist Sculptures Preserved in the Assam State Museum 12. Terracotta Sculptures from Assam (pre-Ahom-Chutia-Koch Period) 13. Elephants in the Art of Assam 14. Decorative Elements in the Art of Assam: A Survey 15. Art in the Royal Seals of the Inscriptions from Assam 16. Ambari: An Important Workshop of Mediaeval Art 17. Brick Temples at Na-nath 18. Some Newly Collected Images of the Assam State Museum 19. A Hoard of Metallic Images from Hahara 20. Icons from Bijulibari 21. Dating of Two Images 22. A Newly Discovered Image of Surya from Bilasipara 23. The Newly Discovered Image of Risabhanatha at Sri Surya Pahar 24. A Note on a Few Objects from Assam in British Museum 25. The Antiquity of the Ruined Temples at Daparvatia 26. Gold Objects from Singimari in Garo Hills District 27. Temples Ruins at Majgaon Select Bibliography

Dr. Choudhury joined the Assam State Museum in the Directorate of Archaeology and Museum, Assam in 1970. He obtained a Diploma from the National Museum in Museology. He was promoted to the post of the Curator of the Assam State Museum and was subsequently promoted to the post of Director of Museums, Assam in 1983. Dr. Choudhury, presently is the Secretary of the Kamarupa Anusandhana Samiti, the institute which launched the museum movement in North East India. He is also the founder Secretary of the Indian Art History Congress. At present he is the Director of Museums, Assam.

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