Epigraphy and Art (A Study Based on the North Indian Inscriptions from C.700 to 1200 A.D.)/Sheo Bahadur Singh. 1996, x, 208 p., 7 plates, $33.
Contents: Preface. I. Introduction: 1. Political strife. 2. Temple architecture. 3. Sculptural art. II. Socio-economic conditions. III. Religion: 1. Hinduism. 2. Buddhism. 3. Jainism. IV. Patrons and donors. V. Artists, artisans and architects. VI. Management of architectural structures their forms and cult-deities. Bibliography. Index.
"The first attempt of its kind unravelling the various facets of the Indian art gleaned in the epigraphs is an in-depth study based on the original sources. The present study encompasses the political strife, temple architecture, sculptural art, socio-economic condition, religion, patrons and donors, artists, artisans and architects and the management of architectural structures as reflected in the early-medieval period, the age of turmoil and transition.
"The mostly informative, critical and comprehensive and immensely readable analysis bringing latest archaeological, epigraphic and literary insights bears a rich testimony to Dr. Singh's multifacted experience in the field of art and archaeology. A book of merit, it should prove to be useful to scholars interested in the art history." (jacket)
[Sheo Bahadur Singh retired as Professor, Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Kurukshetra University.]