Sculpting the Divine : Rock-cut Sculptures of Kauwa-Dol Hill
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
9383221658
ISBN-13
9789383221653
Publisher
Sharada Publishing House
Imprint
Sharada Publishing House
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 16th, 2025
Print length
274 Pages
Weight
1,076 grams
Dimensions
19.80 x 25.60 x 2.60 cms
Product Classification:
Asian historyArchaeologyAsian historyArchaeology
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Archival records, architectural fragments, remnants of ancient mounds and structures, and plausible causes of the site’s destruction further enrich the narrative. Maps, throughout col. & b/w illus.
The book Sculpting the Divine: Rock-cut Sculptures of Kauwa-Dol Hill explores the vibrant artistic legacy of the Pala period in the ancient Magadha region through meticulous documentation of Brahmanical and Buddhist sculptures. The site, once home to the ancient monastic complex of Silabhadra Vihara, served as a thriving centre of learning. The study highlights the dynamic interplay between rock, relief, and ritual, transforming stone into a medium of memory, sanctity, and historical continuity. This work examines accounts by notable scholars who have studied the site, including Xuanzang, Buchanan, Kittoe, Beglar, Cunningham, Bloch and Patil. It comprehensively analyses the evolution of rock-cut sculptures, the environmental setting of Kauwa-Dol Hill, and its historical-religious landscape.
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