Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c7.187
Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c7.187
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¹ Sukracharya is the reputed author of an ancient Sanskrit work, “Sukranitisara” or “The Elements of Polity by Sukracharya.” The fourth chapter, besides discoursing on politics, law, reformatory institutions, and the punishment of criminals, deals with arts and sciences, the building of castles, temples, bridges, and ships, the making and repairing of images, gardening and the digging of wells, etc. It was translated into Tibetan in the seventh century.