Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c76.21

v2.c76.21

The present dissertation will, therefore, mainly confine itself to the exposition of the material of the compilation under scientific headings of the pictorial art and an attempt will also be made to make use of the contemporary studies and exposition thereof, by some of the noted exponents of Indian art. The first and foremost honoured name among them goes to Dr. Kramrisch who took the pioneering lead in studying the pioneer work on the subject, the Viṣṇudharmottaram Pt. III (vide her translation of, and Introduction to, the said treatise). Other scholars, to whose works references are made, are Percy Brown, Dr. Raghavan, Sri Sivaramamurty and Dr. Moti Chand, and the writer takes this opportunity to express his profound sense of gratitude as the works of these scholars have helped him to treat this very difficult subject in a most scientific and lucid manner to enable even a popular reader to understand and appreciate our classical heritage, India’s past.