Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v1.c7.4

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Bhoja's monumental treatise, though dealing pre-eminently with the science of Indian architecture, does not fail to treat such allied topics as sculpture (iconography) and painting. The former technically known as, Vastuvidya comprises within it the other two branches of the Silpasastras, which can in a way be regarded as its adjuncts. Many of the recognized and authoritative works on the Silpasastra seldom omit treatment of these allied topics while mainly dealing with the architectural science. This work also deals with various other topics like 'Town-planning', 'The Construction of Machines' (*Yantra-ghatana*). 'The Construction of Household Furniture—Cots and Couches' (*Sayanasana*), etc.