The ABC of Indian Art/J.F. Blacker. Reprint. New Delhi, Asian
Educational Services, 2006, 302 p., ills., ISBN 81-206199-78.
The ABC of Indian Art/J.F. Blacker. Reprint. New Delhi, Asian
Educational Services, 2006, 302 p., ills., ISBN 81-206199-78.
Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Art in olden times. 3. Vedic and Puranic Gods. 4. Buddhism. 5. Hinduism. 6. Mohammedan, Parsee, Jain and Sikh religions. 7. Epics. 8. Architecture. 9. Agra, the Taj Mahal. 10. Ahmedabad and its ancient architecture. 11. Amritsar, the city of the pool. 12. Benares, the holy city. 13. Delhi, the imperial city. 14. Elephanta, Ellora and other cave temples. 15. Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted city. 16. Lucknow, capital of Oudh. 17. Arms, Armour, etc. 18. Brass and copper wares. 19. Carpets, woven stuffs, etc. 20. Damascened and inlaid work. 21. Enamels. 22. Furniture, woodwork, etc. 23. Jewelled Jade. 24. Jewellery and personal ornaments. 25. Lacquer. 26. Paintings. 27. Plate, gold and silver. 28. Pottery. 29. Indo-Mohammedan Dynasties, from A.D. 1001 to 1760. 30. Sale prices. Index.