Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c74.8

Vāstu-śāstra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c74.8

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v2.c74.8

Adherence to the Canons of Measurement was the only criterion, to evolve out a beautiful image—‘शास्त्रमानेन यो रम्यः स रम्यो नान्य एव हि’. Thus it is evident how the rules of proportionate measurements in carving out an icon were essential in Indian Iconography.

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Śilparatna — Śrīkumāra (Śilparatna) 1500, Sanskrit