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Set Descriptions
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1 Dravidian Temples, Sculpture, and Paintings

Examples from Cidambaram, Gangaikondacolapuram, Hampi, Kancipuram, Kodumbalur, Kumbakonam, Lepaksi, Madurai, Narttamalai, Panamalai, Pullamangai, Sittannavasal, Mamallapuram, Srivilliputtur, Thanjavur, Tirrakalikunram, Tirukkurungudi, and Tirumalai
3: Ajanta I: Architecture, Sculpture and Paintings; General views, facades, facade details, and major elements within the caves. Supplemented by Set 55-Ajanta II: Paintings, Set 107-Ajanta III: New photographs and Set 113-Ajanta IV: General Coverage.
8: Rajput Miniature Painting; Selections from the Bhagavata Purana dated 1648 c.e., at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune.
10: Architecture and Sculpture of Orissa; Examples from Bhubaneswar: Lingaraj Temple, Muktesvara Temple, Parasuramesvara Temple, and Raja Rani Temple. Also includes the Sun Temple at Konarak.
11: Architecture of the Great Mughals I; The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra; Humayuns Tomb, the Barbers Tomb and the Nila Gumbad in Delhi; and major monuments at Fatehpur Sikri.
12: Jain Temples at Mount Abu and Modhera Sun Temple; The elaborate Vimala Vasahi and Luna Vasahi temples at Mt. Abu, as well as slides of Sonepuri sculptorsand architects renovating the nearby Ambaji temple. Full coverage of the ornate temple of Surya, the Sun God, at Modhera.
13: Early Buddhist Cave Temples; The major rock-cut cave temple complexes at Bedsa, Bhaja, Kanheri, and Karla.
14: Architecture of the Great Mughals II; The Red Fort at Delhi; the tomb of Itimud-ud-daula in Agra; the tomb of Akbar at Sikandra; tomb of Asaf Khan and the Hiran Minar at Lahore.
15: Hindu Cave Temples at Ellora; Includes Cave 14 (Ravana ka Khai), Cave 15 (Dasavatara), Cave 16 (Kailasa); Cave 21 (Ramesvara); Cave 29 (Dhumar Lena).
16: Early Cave Temples of India; The Buddhist caves at Junnar, Kondane, Nasik, and Pitalkhora. Also includes the Mauryan caves in the Barabar Hills and the Jain caves at Khandagiri-Udayagiri. A few slides of Karadh and Kuda.
17: Indian Miniature Paintings of the 16th Century; The important Akbari Tuti Nama in the Cleveland Museum of Art (67 slides); the Nimat Nama in the India Office library (17 slides); and the Tarif i-Husayn Shahi in the Bharatiya Itihasa Samdaka Mandal, Pune (16 slides). Many details.
18: Himalayan Art; Views of important temples at Avantipur, Buniar, Martand, Pandrenthan, Parihaspura, Patan, Payar, and Tapar, as well as the Queen Dida bronze and the bronze frame with avataras from Devsar. Also 50 slides from sites in Ladakh, concentrating on wall p aintings from Alchi, Basgo, and Phyang.
19: Art of Burma I; Pagan: Bupaya, Hpetlik, Shwezigon; Seinnyet group; Pitakattaik, Nanpaya, Patothamya, Abeyadana, Nagayon, Ananda; Kubyaukgyi; Thatbyinnyu; Dhammayangyi, Myngalazedi, Mahabodhi, Htilominlo, Payathonzu, Nandamannya, Thambula, Upali Thein, AnandaOkkyaung . Rangoon: Shwedagon.
20: Architecture and Sculpture of the Hoysalas & Kakatiyas; Includes Belur: Cennakesava Temple; Doddagaddavalli: Laksmidevi Temple; Halebid: Hoysalesvara and Kedaresvara Temples; Hanamkonda; Mosale; Palampet: Ramappa Temple; and Somnathpur: Kesava Temple.
21: Life of Krishna in Painting and Sculpture; Representations of Krishna's birth, infancy, childhood, encounters with demons, episodes from the Mahabharata, dalliance with gopis and Radha; and some raginis. The majority of slides reproduced in W.G. Archer, Visions of Courtly India and in W. Sp ink, Krishnamandala.
22: Baroque Art of Portuguese Goa; Old Goa: Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Basilica of Bom Jesus, relics and tomb of St. Francis Xavier and details of reliefs by Foggini, Church of St. Cajetan, Convent of St. Monica, Church of Penha de Franca. Bardez: Candolim woo den sculptures.
23: Sultanate Architecture I; Famous palaces, tombs, forts, and mosques at Ahmednagar, Bihar City, Golconda, Gulbarga, and Hyderabad.
24: 16th Century Mughal Miniatures; 25 slides from the Vienna Volkerkundemuseum's Hamsa-Nama; 75 slides from the Victoria and Albert Museum's Akbar-Nama. Durbar scenes, hunting scenes, battles, building activities, and historical scenes.
25: Elephanta and Related Monuments; The Great Cave at Elephanta, including views of the approach, all major sculptural panels,and the colossal central image. Set includes details from Jogesvari and Mandapesvara, the immediate sources for Elephanta, and the famous Parel stele, still i n worship.
26: Important Mughal Miniatures; Major paintings from important private collections. 23 miniatures, by Basawan and other known artists, date from Akbar's reign. A similar number from the reigns of Jahangir and Shah Jahan. Deccani and later Mughal miniatures are also included.
27: Important Rajput Miniatures; Major paintings from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, the Archer collection,and several private collections; representative examples from the Basohli, Kangra, Kulu,and Rajasthani schools.
28: Early Buddhist Art of India and Afghanistan; The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya; Kushan portrait sculptures, including Kanishka; various well known Kushan sculptures from the Mathura Museum; standing Buddha images from Govindnagar, 434 c.e.; colossal Buddha images at Bamiyan,and Buddhist sculptur es at Hadda.
29: Sultanate Architecture II; Important monuments from the Delhi region. Early Sultanate and Khalji periods represented by Qutb Minar and Quwwat al-Islam Mosque at Mehrauli (26 slides); Tughluq period represented by mosques, tombs, and other structures (24 slides); Lodi period re presented by all major monuments of the period in the Delhi region (50 slides).
30: Stupas at Sanchi; General views of approach to the three great monuments, views of the ambulatories of Stupa 1 and 2, details of railings, and coverage of all important scenes and motifs on the gateways.
31: Gupta Sites; The famous Visnu Temple at Deogarh (25 slides) and the Mukundara Temple (13 slides). Remaining 62 slides cover all major caves at Udayagiri (Bhopal). Views of the Varaha in Cave 5, the doorway of Cave 19, and the inscribed images in Cave 20.
32: Sri Lanka I; Monasteries, temples, sculptures, and paintings from Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Polonnaruva, and Sigiriya, including general views and many details.
33: Sri Lanka II; Kandyan temples, including the rebuilt Tooth Reliquary, Lankatillake, and paintings at Dambulla. Also includes decorative folk art of Kandyan period (16th to early 19th century) and selected older paintings and sculptures from various museum collecti ons.
34: Tibetan Thangkas; Slides of 25 thangkas collected in 1927, chiefly in western Tibet. A remarkable group ranging in date from the 13th to the 19th century. Approximately half of the thangkas are part of the Koelz Collection of Tibetan art of the University of Michigan Anthropology Museum.
35: Nepal I; Early Hindu sculptures at Cangunarayan and Pasupatinath temples. Views of temples and surroundings, including the Mrigasthali. The impressive Buddhist stupas at Svayambhunath and Bodhnath. Nearby shrines and images are also included.
36: Nepal II; General coverage of all major Hindu temples and sculptures in Kathmandu, Patan,and Bhaktapur, as well as the Visnu figures at Budhanilkanthaand Balaju Park, the temple of the goddess at Daxinkali, and fine examples of Nepales woodcarving.
37: Hindu Deities in Painting; Depictions of Siva, Krishna, and Devi, with special emphasis on the Shangri Ramayana. Mostly from private collections, the works are drawn from major regional schools, including Garhwal, Orissa, Mewar, Jaipur, and Basohli.
38: BKB I: Early Mughal Paintings; More than half of the paintings represented date from the Akbari period. Particular emphasis on the Bharat Kala Bhavan's splendid Anwar-i-Suhaili. Many details. Remainder of set includes works from the periods of Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
39: BKB II: Ragamala Paintings; The BKB's Malwa Ragamala of c. 1650 is important because of its quality, and because all 36 ragas and raginis are represented. An average of one detail for each subject. Set also includes selection from other ragamalas in the museum's collection.
40: BKB III: Pahari Paintings; 28 slides of the Shangri Ramayana, with many useful details. The remainder of the set includes scenes of Krishna's heroic deeds and romantic encounters.
41: BKB IV: Rajasthani Paintings; Includes the early Chunar Ragamala and selections from all major Rajasthani schools.
42: BKB V: Pre-Mughal, Malwa, and Mughalizing Paintings; Paintings from an eastern Indian 12th century Prajnaparamita manuscript; the 15th century Devasanopada Kalpasutra; the Laur Chanda, Chaurapancasika, Mrigavati, and Shah Nama manuscripts, all from the 16th century, and a 17th century Malwa Bhagavata P urana. Also includes provincial Mughal and late Mughal paintings.
43: Kanoria I: Paintings on the Theme of Krishna; Scenes from Krishna's life among the cowherds, including many details from the well-known Malwa Bhagavata Purana, dated 1688 c.e.,and from texts dealing with Krishna as the divine lover.
44: Kanoria II: Select Masterpieces of Indian Paintings; Paintings from various schools including Rajasthani, Mewar, Malwa, and Bundi, in the Kanoria Collection, one of the first collections of Indian paintings ever formed.
45: Kanoria III: Important Sculptures; Early terracotta sculptures in the Kanoria collection. Though relatively unknown, these sculptures are outstanding in quality. Set also includes two rare Mauryan carvings, an exquisite Kashmir ivory complex, and other fine pieces.
46: Chalukya I: Early Western Cave Temples; Nearly all the major sculptures in the 6th century cave temples, both Hindu and Jain, at Badami and Aihole, along with views of the settings of these important monuments.
47: Khajuraho Temples and Sculptures; All of Khajuraho's major monuments, which epitomize the central Indian temple style of the medieval period.
48: Java I: Borobudur; The great stupa of Borobudur with extensive coverage of the many relief cycles (life of the Buddha, pilgrimage of Sudhana, Maitreya's abode, etc.) Details of the covered base, the galleries and terraces, gateways, niches, Buddha images, and general vi ews.
49: Java II: Central Javanese Monuments; The less documented structural temples in central Java, including Candi-Mendut, Pawon, Kalasan, Plaosan, Sewu, Asri, and the major Hindu complex at Prambanan. Well represented are the excellent Ramayana reliefs at Prambanan and the important early Hi ndu temples of the Dieng Plateau.
50: Kanoria IV: Rajasthani and Central Indian Painting; These paintings (dating from the late 17th through late 18th century) represent a wide spectrum of schools and styles. Ragas, raginis, and narrative scenes are depicted.
51: Kanoria V: Historical Portraits; The Kanoria collection's rich examples of portraits of the rajas and other notable figures from India's past. These paintings, drawn from a number of different regions and styles, provide many insights into Indian history.
52: Calendar Prints: Popular Devotional Art of India; Immensely popular as devotional pictures in India today, these color prints, full of vitality and imagination, are eliciting increasing interest among scholars as part of a rich and growing tradition. The set traces origin and development of this co lorful art form.
53: Java III: Life of the Buddha at Borobudur; 72 slides of the life of the Buddha from the detailed reliefs of the great stupa. 28 slides of fine bronzes from the Solo (Surakarta) Museum are also included.
54: Java IV: East Javanese Temples; Nearly all of the better known temples of East Java, with particular emphasis on the major Siva complex at Panataran with reliefs depicting scenes from the Ramayana and the Krishna legend. Other temples include Candi Jago, Kidal, and Singasari.
55: Ajanta II: Paintings; Includes most major frescos, with numerous details showing various techniques and hands; see also sets 3, 107, and 113.
56: Chalukya II: Major Temples; One or two major temples from each important Chalukyan site are covered in detail. Included are the Durga Temple at Aihole, Malegitti Sivalaya Temple at Badami, Mahakutesvara Temple at Mahakut, Virupaksaand Papanath Temples at Pattadakal, and two maj or temples at Alampur.
57: Kanoria VI: Selected Indian Miniature Paintings; A further selection of the splendid Indian miniatures in the collection of Sri Gopi Krishna Kanoria and Sri Vinod Krishna Kanoria of Patna, India. A number of slides from other collections.
58: Early Thai Sculpture; Sculpture in peninsular Thailand and among the Mon in Thailand prior to the 13th century. Includes a broad range of examples with particular emphasis on Mon-Dvaravati pieces.
59: Early Paintings of Sri Lanka; Sinhalese painting until the 13th century. Set includes many sites previously published only in black-and-white photographs of line drawings, along with previously unpublished sites. A few examples from the late 19th century Rajamaha Vihara at Katal uwa.
60: Village India; The continuing evolution of Indian art as revealed in the contemporary craft tradition, particularly in the village context. Slides are keyed by page reference and/or plate number to illustrations in Stephen Huyler's book, Village India (New York, 19 85).
61: Indian Terracottas I: From Indian Earth; Set highlights the 1986 exhibition of Indian terracotta art organized by the Brooklyn Museum in connection with the Festival of India. Illustrated in the exhibition catalog, From Indian Earth: 4,000 Years of Terracotta Art, by Amy Poster.
62: Kanoria VII: Thangkas and Indian Painting; A further group of works from the famous Kanoria collection, including important early thangkas, pre-Mughal paintings, Orissan palm leaf manuscripts, a Nathadvara pechwai,and a few folk-style paintings.
63: Cleveland Museum I: Indian Stone Sculpture; Major Buddhist and Hindu sculptures in various types of stone and terracotta representing many styles. Numerous details.
64: Cleveland Museum II: Indian Metal Sculpture; Major Buddhist and Hindu sculptures in bronze, copper, gold and silver, primarily from the Pala and Cola periods.
65: Cleveland Museum III: Southeast Asian Sculpture; Buddhist and Hindu sculptures in bronze and stone, from a broad range of stylistic periods in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Java. Many details included.
66: Cleveland Museum IV: Himalayan Sculpture; Buddhist and Hindu sculptures in bronze, stone, and ivory. Many details included.
67: Cleveland Museum V: Indian and Himalayan Painting; Important Indian, Nepali,and Tibetan paintings, including a palm leaf manuscript of the Gandavyuha Sutra, Tibetan thangkas and patas, as well as Mughal battle scenes, portraits, and popular themes.
68: Indian Paintings from Museum Collections; Paintings from the Cleveland Museum, Bharat Kala Bhavan (BKB), and other collections. Includes selections from a Nepali Prajnaparamita manuscript, a pre-Mughal Bhagavata Purana, as well as numerous examples from Pahari and Rajasthani paintings.
69: Sukhothai Architecture and Sculpture; Major monuments created during the Sukhothai period, 13th-15th centuries in Sukhothai, Sri Satchanalai, Kamphaeng Phet, and Phitsanulok. Signifi cant sculptures in various Thai museums.
70: Thai Painting; A collection of paintings demonstrating the emergence of a Thai style that blends Khmer, Chinese, Sinhalese, and Indian influences. Paintings from the Malay peninsula, the Khorat Plateau, and the northern Lanna kingdom also included.
71: Coins of India I: Kushan and Gupta Gold; The coins of the Kushan and Gupta kings: A comprehensive selection from the Skanda collection.
72: Indian Terracottas II: Traditional Terracottas; Photos by Stephen Huyler (author of Village India) showing the rich diversity of terracotta traditions in rural India today. Includes views of the making, selling,and using of diverse types of pottery pieces, ranging from drinking vessels to votive i mages.
73: City Life and Rural Life of Maharashtra; Views of contemporary life in western India: Dwellings, agricultural activities, domestic scenes, markets, and street scenes.
74: LACMA I: Early Stone Sculpture of South Asia; Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain sculptures representing a broad range of style and iconography from India, Pakistan,and Afghanistan in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
75: LACMA II: Early Metal Sculpture of South Asia; Primarily Buddhist and Hindu sculptures with a few Jain examples in a broad range of styles, metallic combinations and alloys.
76: LACMA III: Indian Miniature Paintings; Primarily Sultanate and Mughal paintings with 20 slides of Deccani paintings. Many details included.
77: Coins of India II: Mughal Gold; The gold coins of the Mughal rulers: A comprehensive selection from the Skanda collection.
78: Vakataka Architecture and Sculpture; Newly documented temple sites and sculptures from the Nagpur region, together with 5th century cave temples at Bagh, Ghatotkacha, Aurangabad, and a few other minor sites. (For Ajanta see sets 3, 55, 107, and 113.)
79: Later Buddhist Cave Temples; Documentation of late 5th to early 8th century works at Aurangabad, Ellora, Kanheri, and Nasik.
80: Monasteries of Ladakh I; 11th to 13th century architecture, painting, and sculpture from the famous temple at Alchi and the remote temple at Sumda. A few views of landscape settings.
81: Life of the Buddha. Jatakas in Thai Painting; Events in the life of the Buddha and the last ten Jatakas or rebirth stories, as depicted in Thai mural paintings of various styles and periods.
82: Ayuthaya: Architecture and Sculpture; Temples, ruins, and sculptures in central Thailand dating from the Ayuthaya period.
83: LACMA IV: Early Nepalese and Tibetan Painting; Important Buddhist and Hindu paintings in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. All paintings published in the lacma Tibetan and Nepalese catalogs are cross-referenced by their catalog numbers.
84: LACMA V: Early Nepalese and Tibetan Sculpture; Important early Buddhist and Hindu sculptures primarily from the 5th through 13th centuries. All sculptures published in the lacma Tibetan and Nepalese catalogs are cross-referenced by their catalog numbers.
85: LACMA VI: Pala and Nepalese Manuscript Painting; An overview of Pala and Nepalese manuscripts in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art along with some comparative later material. All paintings published in the lacma Nepalese catalog are cross-referenced by their catalog numbers.
86: LACMA VII: South Indian Sculpture; Some of the most important South Indian bronze, alloy copper, and stone sculptures from this important collection. All sculptures published in the lacma Indian Sculpture Catalog are cross-referenced by their catalog numbers.
87: LACMA VIII: Southeast Asian Sculpture; Important sculptures from Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Thailand in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
88: LACMA IX: Medieval Indian Stone Sculpture; Some of the most important Medieval Indian bronzes from the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. All sculptures published in the lacma Indian Sculpture catalog are cross-referenced by their catalog numbers.
89: Ladakh II: Namgyal Dynasty. Early Art and Architecture; The Namgyal Dynasty ruled Ladakh and much of western Tibet from the 15th through the 18th centuries. Set documents the earlier painting and sculpture produced under their rule. Sites include Basgo, Shey, and the Saspol caves.
90: Northern Thai Art and Architecture; A comprehensive survey of Lanna Thai and Burmese art and architecture in northern Thailand. Set includes architecture, sculpture in situ, and paintings from various regions dating from the 14th through the early 20th century.
91: Maurya Art; Architectural and sculptural remains of the Maurya and related periods, including the controversial Didarganj chauri bearer, as well as terracotta images. Drawings by Margaret Hall. Photographs by John Huntington, John Irwin,and Elinor Gadon
93: Himachal Pradesh; A survey collection of Himachal Pradesh architecture in northwest India, including palaces and temples dating from the 7th-8th centuries through modern times. Murals and sacred images also included. Photographs by Ronald Bernier.
94: Ladakh III: Namgyal Dynasty.; Later Art & Architecture Namgyal dynasty art and architecture from the later phase. Changes in Ladakhi style at Hemis, and Phiyang monasteries. Photographs by John Listopad.
95: Tibetan Thangkas: Koelz Collection II; Unpublished works. This unique collection was acquired by Dr. Walter Koelz during his travels in Ladakh in the 1920s. This group was recently sold at auction, and is now dispersed. Photographs by John Listopad.
96: Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan; Spectacular forts and palaces of Rajasthan, concentrating on Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. Photographs by Stephen Markel.
97: Burma II; Pagan and its monuments and related sculptures. Photographs by Janice Leoshko, with contributions by Robert Brown
98: Khmer Art and Architecture in Thailand; A survey of Khmer architecture and architectural decoration from sites including Phimai, Phanom Rung, Surim, Sisaket, Buriram, Kanchanaburi, Phetburi, and Lopburi provinces. Photographs by John Listopad.
99: Nelson-Atkins Gallery, Kansas City I; Stone and bronze sculpture, including Buddhist and Hindu images. A wide range of sites and periods in India. Photographs by John Listopad.
100: Nelson-Atkins Gallery, Kansas City II; Buddhist and Hindu sculpture in various media from Java, Cambodia, Pakistan, India, and Central Asia. Photographs by John Listopad.
101: Bali I: Monuments; Coverage relates to Bernet Kempers' Monumental Bali and to the context of the monuments depicted in this book. Sites include Badung, Bangli, Gianyar, Klungkung, and Tabanan. Photographs by Amir Sidharta.
102: Contemporary Indian Painting; A selection of some of the best of Indian contemporary painting from the last few decades, chosen by Gieve Patel of Bombay.
103: Cambodian Temples I: Angkor Wat; General views and details of this great monument, including the famous historical and mythological reliefs in the third gallery. Photographs by John Listopad and Eleanor Mannikka.
104: Cambodian Temples II: The Angkor Period; A wide selection, including the Bayon, the Bakheng, Takeo, Banteay Srei, Phimeanakas, Pre Rup, and East Mebon. Photographs by John Listopad.
105: Warli Paintings and Warli Life; Evocative paintings of legends, religion, and daily life by tribal artists of northern Maharashtra, combined with related photographs taken in the region. Photographs by Anita Rane, Sunil, Shreekant Jadhav.
106: The Bhagavata Purana: Malwa 1688 a.d; This set extends the coverage of this richly illustrated series in the famous Kanoria collection. Slides 4330 through 4357 of acsaa set 43, previously published, also belong to this manuscript.
107: Ajanta III; Further documentation of the site, with many details of paintings and sculptures; extends the coverage in sets 3, 55, and 113. Photographs by John Listopad, Sunil, Shreekant Jadhav.
108: LACMA X: Indian Decorative Art; Gold, silver, bidri ware, jade, rock crystal, glass, ceramics, jewelry, and weaponry from this outstanding collection in Los Angeles. Selected by Stephen Markel.
109: Pahari Masters: Paintings of the Punjab Hills; A set specially selected to be used with the groundbreaking publication Pahari Masters by B.N. Goswamy and E. Fischer.
110: East Javanese Temples II; Kidal, Surawana, Tigawangi, Selamangleng, Tikus, and Bajangratu. Also Candi Sukuh in Central Java. Supplements set 54; both selected by Stephen Markel from photographs in the University of Michigan Asian Art Archives.
111: Indian Terracottas III: Collection at Ter; Important examples of Indian terracottas from the private collection at Ter.
112: Indian Terracottas IV: Patna; Important terracottas from various museum collections, including Patna.
113: Ajanta IV; Further coverage of this important cave site. Supplements set 3, 55 and 107.
114: Cambodian Temples III: Angkor Period II; The Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre, Baphuon, Ta Keo, Phnom Bakheng, Baksei Chamkrong, Prasat Kravan, Thommanon, North Khleang, East Mebon, and Pre Rup. Photographs by John Listopad.
115: Cambodian Temples IV: Roulos; The Bakong, Preah Ko and Lolei. Photographs by John Listopad.
116: Cambodian Temples V: Jayavarman VII; Neak Pean, Terrace of the Royal Palace and Terrace of the Leper King, Ta Prom, Banteay Kdei, Preah Khan. Photographs by John Listopad.
117: Chalukya III: Aihole; Temples at Aihole with additional photographs of Mahakut and Nagral.

118: Chalukya IV: Pattadakal; Temples at Pattadakal with additional photographs of Sandur, Mahakut, and Siddhanakola.
119: Bali II: Art, Life and Ritual; Photographs taken in rural areas, showing religious practices, cremation rituals, tree and nature worship, celebrations and festivities of con.tem.po.rary Bali. Photographs by Ami Ronneberg.
120: Brooklyn I: Indian Paintings; Indian paintings from the Brooklyn Museum. Photographs by Brooklyn Museum of Art.
121: Amaravati I: Madras Museum; A general coverage of sculpture from Amaravati now in the Madras Museum. The material is equally divided between sets 128 and 129, and is integrated by the material from Nagajunakonda. Photographed by Dr. Suresh Vasant.
122: Amaravati II: Madras Museum; A wide documentation of Amaravati sculpture from the Madras Museum. The material is equally divided between sets 128 and 129, and is integrated by the material from Nagajunakonda. Photographed by Dr. Suresh Vasant.
123: Nagarjunakonda I: Site Museum; The material from Nagarjunakonda is widely explored in this set. Coverage is divided between Sets 123 and 124. Photographs by Dr. Suresh Vasant.
124: Nagarjunakonda II: Site Museum, Jaggayyapeta and Goli; This set extends the coverage of Set 123 and includes sculptures from Jaggayapeta and Goli. Photographed by Dr. Suresh Vasant.
125: Later Indian Temples: North and Deccan; Photographs of the Vidyasandara temple in Sringiri, Adinatha Temple in Ranakpur and several other temples located in North and Central India. Photographed by Gary Tartakov.
126: Mughal Architecture III; A further coverage of Mughal Architecture including the Taj Mahal in Agra, Fatehpur Sikri and important monuments in Delhi. Other examples of Mughal Architecture in sets 11 and 14.
127: Jaipur/Jaisalmer; Major structures in these cities, with many details of carvings. A number of views of streets, vistas, cenotaphs are included. Photographed by Dr. Suresh Vasant and Sunil Jadhav.
128: Bharhut I; A general coverage of the railing from the Bharhut stupa, now in the Indian Museum Calcutta. The material is equally divided between Sets 128 and 129. Photographed by Somnath Chakraverty.
129: Bharhut II; A general coverage of the railing from the Bharhut stupa, now in the Indian Museum Calcutta. The material is equally divided between Sets 128 and 129. Photographed by Somnath Chakraverty.
130: Jain Art from India I; Sculptures and paintings from the exhibition The Peaceful Liberators; the objects are described in the catalog by P. Pal and others. The slides, divided between sets 130 and 131, were selected by Stephen Markel.
131: Jain Art from India II; Sculptures and paintings from the exhibition The Peaceful Liberators; the objects are described in the catalog by P. Pal and others. The slides, divided between sets 130 and 131, were selected by Stephen Markel.
132: Pala Sculpture; A survey of major sculptures in the Indian Museum, Calcutta, including both Hindu and Buddhist iconographic forms, with many details. Photographed by Somnath Chakraverty.
133: Terracotta Temples of Vishnupur; The finest terracotta work at this famous site in West Bengal (circa 17th century), including scenes from the Krishna legend, epics, and contemporary social life. Photographed by Somnath Chakraverty.
137; Gandhara Sculpture I; Photographs of the unique Gandhara collection in the Indian Museum, Calcutta. Many details. Coverage is divided between Set 137 and 138. Photographed by Somnath Chakraverty.
138: Gandhara Sculpture II; Photographs of the unique Gandhara collection in the Indian Museum, Calcutta. Many details. Coverage is divided between Set 137 and 138. Photographed by Somnath Chakraverty.
139: Coins of India III: Kushan and Gupta Gold; A further selection of coins from the Skanda collection, with a large number of fine details.
140: Kimball and Asian Art Museum; Important Southeast Asian sculptures from the museums in Forth Worth, Texas, and San Francisco, California. Includes many fine details. Photographs by John Listopad.
141: Asian Art Museum of San Francisco I: Indian Sculpture; A selection, concentrating on sculpture in stone. For further coverage see Set 140.
142: Asian Art Museum of San Francisco II: Nepalese and Tibetan Sculpture; Representative examples from this major collection.
143: Cleveland Museum VI: Details of Sculptures; Informative and beautiful details of the stone and bronze sculptures from South and Southeast Asia included in Sets 63-66.
144: Cleveland Museum VII: Details of Paintings; Informative and attractive details of Pala, Nepalese, Tibetan, Mughal and Rajput paintings previously reproduced in sets 67 and 68. A number of new paintings are also included.
145: LACMA XI: Later Nepalese and Tibetan Sculpture; A selection of important sculptures and ritual implements from this impressive collection. Where published, each object is listed with the number of its catalogue entry.
146: LACMA XII: Later Nepalese and Tibetan Paintings and Manuscripts; Representative examples of later Nepalese and Tibetan painting from this important collection. Where published, each object is listed with the number of its catalogue entry. available in 1996
149: Later Indian Temples: South; Important but little studied later monuments. Photographed by Gary Tartakov. Sites include Chidambaram, Vijayanagara, Srirangam, Lepakshi, Ettumanur, Madurai, Tiruchirapali, Tanjavour, Madras, Mysore, Tirrukkalakkunram, and Hospet
150: The Robbins Collection of Indian Princely States: Paintings, Drawings, Photographs and Objects; Miniature paintings and a number of interesting documents from this unique collection.
151: The Robbins Collection of Indian Princely States: Postal and Fiscal Philatelic Items; Postage stamps, postal covers, crested stationary, greeting cards, picture postcards, fiscal stamps, stamped papers.
152: The Robbins Collection of Indian Princely States: Coins, Medals, Numismatic Items, Military and Court Paraphernalia, Paper Ephemera, and Maps; The numismatic material includes coins, commemorative medals, orders and decorations, paper money, stamp money, hundis, and stock certificates. Flags, shields, a ceremonial staff, turban ornaments, and a military uniform document the history of court and military paraphernalia. The paper ephemera include matchbox and commemorative labels as well as cigarette cards.
167: Walters Art Gallery: The Alexander B. Griswold Collection; Sculpture, primarily Buddhist, from Thailand, as well as from Cambodia, Gandhara, Burma and Laos. The important Griswold bequest was exhibited at the Walters in the summer of 1995. The set will complement Hiram W. Woodward, Jr.'s catalogue, The Sacred Sculpture of Thailand, to appear in 1997. Contents include Buddhist and Hindu sculptures in stone, tin, bronze and brass dating from the 2nd century AD through the 18th century, and other figural sculptures and ritual objects in a variety of media, including terracotta, bronze, pewter and stoneware.