Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c74.s2.198

v2.c74.s2.198

‘The evolution of the Tantras and the gradual canonisation of the modes for icon-making were also important factors conducive to the development of Indian iconoplastic art.’ ‘The last though not least, important factor contributing to the development of Indian religious art, was certainly the systematic patronage which was given by the ruling powers of early and medieval India’, the instances of the munificence of Emperors like Aśoka and the Imperial Guptas, Chalukyas, etc. are a common place history.