Himalayan Rock Art

Author: O.C. Handa

Brand: Pentagon Press

Edition: India

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 300

Release Date: 07-07-2012

Details: It is perhaps for the first time that a comprehensive study on the Himalayan Rock Art spanning form the primitive age to our times has been accomplished and presented very lucidly in the present volume. The spatiotemporal scope of this study is very vast. It not only covers the primitive rock engravings and paintings, but also the rock art of classical period and of the modern times, and embraces entire Himalayan region from the interiors of Jammu and Kashmir in the west to Arunachal in the east. In fact, the creative activity on the rocks in the Himalayan region has been so vigorous, varied and continuous through ages that it can be confined neither to a specific time-bracket nor to a particular area. Having transcended all spatio-temporal limits, the Rock Art has been manifesting itself in diverse manners with the varying levels of sophistication to establish it's relevance with the changing times and tempers. The variety of Rock Art discussed here spans through the millenniums covering the creations of primitive cave-dwelling communities to the objects of popular faith of our times. These objects are not only archaeologically important, but also authentic and important as the source martial for anthropological, sociological, historical and cultural studies. Therefore, it is imperative that these indelible and honest imprints of human activity are properly explored, documented and studied to illuminate numerous dark recesses of prehistory, history and folklore. It is unfortunate that, with a few exceptions, most of these important relics lay neglected and scattered throughout the Himalayan interiors. There is a dire need to realize the importance of this wealth.

EAN: 9788182746121

Package Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English