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Hardcover. Etat : New. 1st Edition. Contents: Preface. 1. Jaina temples at Khajuraho. 2. Jaina temples in Central India. 3. Jaina temples of Kumbharia. 4. Jaina temples at Ellora. 5. Jaina art and architecture under the Colas. 6. Shravana-Belgola. 7. Art and architecture under the Gangas. 8. Jaina bronzes: a brief survey. 9. Miscellaneous Jaina temples. Bibliography. Index. "The present book Jaina Art and Architecture : Western and South India and Jaina Bronzes in Museums is a representative collection of studies on Jaina art and architecture. Each contributor is well known for his interest and authority on the subject who has discussed plan, design and style of Jaina magnificent structures of great religious, cultural and historic value. Jaina Art and Architecture having long and continuing rich tradition also flourished in various parts of Central, Western and South India under the royal patronage during different periods of history and remained fully dedicated to the service of the religion of the Tirthankaras. This study also includes informative material on Jaina Bronzes in Indian and foreign museums which show how varied and important is the contribution of artists and the Jainas to the metal work in Indian art. This volume sets out to identify the grandeur, impressive architectural style and art form, of Jaina temples, Jaina caves, Jaina images and Jaina Bronzes, which have a unique place in the vast realm of temple architecture and plastic art of the country." (jacket).

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Contents: Preface. I. Jaina canonical literature: 1. Introduction. 2. Study of Jaina canonical Sutras. II. Jaina Canonical literature: 1. Acaranga Sutra (Ayaramga Sutta). 2. Sutrakratanga (Suyagadamga). 3. Sthan-anga (Thanamga). 4. Samavayanga (Samavayamga). 5. Vyakhya-prajnapti (Bhagavati-Viyaha-prajnapti). 6. Jnatadharmakatha (Nayadhammakahao). 7. Upasakadasa (Uvasagadasao). 8. Antakrta-Dasanga (Amtagada-Dasao). 9. Anuttaraupapatikadasa (Anuttarovavaiyadasao). 10. Prasna-Vyakaranani (Panhavagaranaim). 11. Vipaka Sutra (Vivaga-Suya). II. Jaina canonical literature: Upangas: 1. Aupapatika Sutra (Ovavaiya Suya). 2. Rajaprasniya Sutra (Rayapasenaiya Suya). 3. Jivajivabhigama. 4. Prajnapana (Pannavana). 5. Surapannatti or Suriyapanatti. 6. Jambudvipaprajnapti (Jambuddivapannatti).7. Camdapannatti (Candra-prajnapati). 8. Nirayali Sutra (Nirayavaliya Suya) group. IV. Jaina canonical literature: 1. (Ceda or Cheda Sutras) : (Nishitra, Mahashu). V. Jaina canonical literature: 1. Kalpa Sutra. VI. Jaina canonical literature: 1. Nandi and Anuyogadvara Sutra. VII. Jaina canonical literature: Mulasuttas: 1. Uttaradhyayana Sutra or Uttarajjhayana Suya. 2. Avasyaka Sutra (Avassaya Suya). 3. Dasavaikalika Sutra (Dasaveyaliya Suya). 4. Tattvarthadigama Sutra. VIII. Jaina canonical literature: 1. Canonical commentaries. Bibliography. Index. "The Present study " Jain Agamas : An Introduction to Canonical Literature" is a prolegomenary description of Jaina scriptures. In fact, Jain canon which developed through centuries and by stages took a literary and philosophical form during ten centuries from Mahavira's salvation. The Ganadharas and Jaina Acharyas have made rich and unique contributions to Jaina religion, philosophy, literature, logic, astronomy, history geography, economics, mathematics, and medicinal sciences etc.".

Hardcover. Etat : New. 1st Edition. Contents: Preface. 1. Philosophy of Jaina art and architecture. 2. Jaina iconography. 3. Evolution of Jaina art. 4. Fine arts in Jaina Canon. 5. Jaina art and architecture: Mathura. 6. Importance of inscriptions. 7. Jaina monuments in Orissa. 8. Jaina heritage in ancient Bengal. Bibliography. Index. "The present book on Jaina Art and Architecture: Northern and Eastern India, based on the scholarly studies and researches of learned art historians, museologists and archaeologists, traces the historical as well as mythological concepts of Jaina art besides religious touch and symbolism in ancient Jaina sculpture, focusing attention on Northern and Eastern India. The study begins with the introduction of Jaina image worship and Jaina architectural tradition in canonical literature, Jaina concept of the temple construction, Jaina cosmography involved in architecture, the influence of the Brahmanical art and Jaina pantheon and covers the evolution of Jaina art and iconographical forms, symbolism, fine arts in Jaina canon, Mathura Jaina art and architecture as well as Jain sculptures in Mathura Museum. This study also deals with the Jaina inscriptions, monuments and art materials which are of great historical and cultural value, with special reference to Hatigumha inscription of king Kharvela which flourished in Kalinga, during first century B.C. This volume also provides research based readings on the long tradition of Jaina architectural heritage in Orissa and in ancient Bengal." (jacket).