Indus Civilization: Arts and Motifs

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Excavated Harappan sites in Indo-Pak sub-continent. 3. Introduction to Harappan pottery. 4. Classification of painted designs. 5. Selected and other designs: Rising Sun, Swastika, Star, Comb Design. 6. Comparison of the pained designs with the site outside India. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index. 

This book is about the creative understanding and practices of Indus valley people. The Indus Valley Civilization was an ancient civilization located on the fertile flood plain of the Indus River and its vicinity on the land which is in Pakistan and northwest India today. Indus valley settlements began around 5000 BCE and appeared as the first signs of urbanization. By 2600 BCE, many significant towns and cities had been established and the Indus Valley Civilization was at its peak between 2500 and 2000 BCE.

This book is an extensive research on forms and designs of the Indus Valley pottery which is a vital testimony of the art of designing pottery of proto-historic period of India. The book is based on the study of technique and method of making pottery, shapes, sizes and purpose of the pottery and most importantly classification of design painted on pottery which comprises texture as well as colour application. As pottery is considered the most significant part of any civilization, this book would be authentic source for the scholars who are interested in design and its history. This book will open a new window for the artists and designers.