Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c78.s2.113

v2.c78.s2.113

**Māgha.**—Is a versatile genius and his knowledge of the different branches of learning is a jealous tribute. In the 3rd canto of Siśupālavadha, there is a reference to the Ālekhya-karma though not elucidating directly any pictorial technique or convention, nevertheless, he simply voices forth the opinion that too shining and too smooth a surface is not always quite convenient for drawing a picture :