Across the South of Asia: A Volume in Honor of Professor Robert L. Brown

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Book Details:

• Author: Robert DeCaroli, Paul A. Lavy
• Publisher: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9788124610053
• Pages: 380
• Cover: Hardcover
• Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches

About the Book:

This book challenges the constraints of modern academic boundaries and encourages a broader view of South Asian art and culture. By moving beyond contemporary geopolitical divisions, this collection of essays provides insights into how ancient rulers, merchants, and priests perceived their world—often in ways quite different from modern nation-states.

The essays span a vast geographic and chronological range, covering regions from Afghanistan to the island kingdoms of Indonesia. Each article is a well-researched academic study, and when combined, they offer a comprehensive view of South Asia’s art, history, and material culture. This volume is a tribute to Prof. Robert L. Brown, honoring his lifelong contributions to the field and his commitment to interdisciplinary connections in the study of South Asian art.

About the Authors:

This book is a collaborative effort by various scholars, many of whom have been students of Prof. Robert L. Brown. Robert DeCaroli and Paul A. Lavy, both esteemed scholars in the field of South Asian art and archaeology, have compiled these essays to provide a diverse and well-rounded perspective on historical and archaeological studies related to South Asia. Their research sheds light on the deep cultural interconnections across the region.