Sculptural Depiction of Ramayana in Bharat

Contents: Introduction. 1. Earliest depiction of Ramayana in Brahmarsi-Desa. 2. Glorious depiction of Ramayana in stones in Elurapurama and punya Visaya Ksetra. 3. Visual narration of Ramayana episodes in sculptural art of Vatapi and Dwarasamudra. 4. Belongingness and continuity of Ramayana in sculptural art of Tamilakam. 5. Subtle depictions of characters of Ramayana in Vijayanagar and Rayalasima. 6. The energetic and passionate depiction of Ramayana in sculptural art of Isana Desa. 7. The exuberance of Ramayana in Terracotta and Stucco art of Gauda-Desa. 8. Multi-form depictions of Ramayana with regional innovations in Brahmadesa. Conclusion. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.