Author: Dehejiya Vidya, Rockwell Peter
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Roli Books Pvt Ltd
Year: 2016
Pages: 280
ISBN: 978-93-5194-114-9
Source: Received from Rahul Mehtrotra
Keyword: Unfinished Stone Monuments, Stone Carving Process, Incomplete Sculpture
Shelf: C9R6
Accession No: B1260
Contents: Acknowledgements, Prologue: Art History and the Language of Stone, Part One: The Unfinished: Interpretation, Part Two: The Unfinished: Technique and Process, Epilogue, Appendix, Notes, Bibliography, Glossary, Index
Abstract: This study examines the prevalence of unfinished stone monuments across India, focusing on sites like Ellora, Ajanta, Mamallapuram, and temples in the Hoysala and Orissa regions. Rather than surveying entire locations, it analyzes specific examples that reveal recurring patterns and carving techniques. The central argument is that every completed monument once existed in an unfinished form, and studying these incomplete works offers valuable insights into the artistic and construction processes. By highlighting select instances, the book emphasizes the significance of understanding how monuments were made, shedding light on the creative and technical stages often overlooked in traditional art history.