PUBLICATION DETAIL
Art & Archaeology of Eastern India & Adjoining Regions
Recent Perspectives (Essays in Honour of Prof. Pradeep Kumar Behera)
Author | : Sakir Hussain & Subodha Mendaly (Eds.) |
ISBN | :978-93-83221-49-3 |
Price | :
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Size | : |
Year | :2023 |
Format | :Hardbound |
Description | : 25 cm (Hb),
xxxvi+310 p., 26 col. & 173 b/w illus. |
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About the Book
The present
volume is a collection of twenty-one research papers dedicated to felicitate
Prof. Pradeep Kumar Behera in recognition of his outstanding contributions to
Indian Archaeology. All twenty-one papers are arranged in chronological order
and focused on different aspects of eastern India and adjoining regions in time
and space, i.e. prehistoric, proto-historic and early historical archaeology,
epigraphic studies, art, architecture, iconography, and ethnography.
It presents the
results of systematic work carried out by different scholars in the eastern
India and adjoining regions and throw light on recent scientific studies on art
and archaeology. It deals with the techno-typological studies of different
material remains collected from various explored and excavated archaeological
sites, researches on archaeo-botanical remains, prehistoric museum collections,
and literary and archaeological sources on the maritime history of Odisha. The
volume also provides valuable insights on the art and architectural developments,
i.e. temples, stupa and sculptural art. Besides, discussion on socio-cultural
and religious aspects have also been found in relation to ethnographic studies
on pottery and megaliths.
Moreover, the
volume will be a useful source material for archaeologists, indologists and art
historians
About the Author
Dr. Sakir Hussain (b. 1987) is a Lecturer in the Department of
History, Ispat Autonomous College, Rourkela, Odisha. He has completed his
Post-Graduation and Ph.D. from Sambalpur University and Post-Graduate Diploma
in Archaeology (PGDA) from Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of
India. He has also completed Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS) from IGNOU. Dr.
Hussain has one edited book, seven book chapters, and several research papers
in UGC care listed journals of international and national repute in his credit.
He has presented papers in different international and national seminars/conferences.
His areas of interest are Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, Tourism, and
Heritage Studies.
Dr. Subodha Mendaly (b. 1988) is working as the Academic Consultant
(History) in Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur, Odisha. He has completed
his M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS
from Sambalpur University. He has one edited book, five book chapters, and
several research papers in UGC listed journals, international and national
repute in his credit. He has presented papers in different international and
national seminar/conference and workshop. His areas of interest are Ancient
Indian History and Archaeology, Ethnographic and Tribal Studies.