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Synopsis This book deals in detail with sculpture at Vijayanagara (present-day Hampi, Hospettaluka, Bellary district, Karnataka), the capital of the Vijayanagara Kingdom from the mid-fourteenth century to 1565. The Vijayanagara Kingdom, at its peak, extended over much of Southern India. From Vijayanagara city ruled the monarchs of thee dynasties: Sangama (1336-1485), Saluva (1485-1505), and Tuluva (1505-65)." In this volume the origins and uniqueness of the Vijayanagara style are examined, as well as the materials and techniques used, and the iconographic forms that were developed. Narrative imagery, which was highly developed at the site, is discussed at some length in a separate chapter. Other chapers are devoted to the various images of the different Gods and Goddesses, minor divinities, saints and heroes. Royal themes, such as depictions of courtly figures and their activities, form the subject of yet a further chapter. Representations of animals and birds, and floral and geometric motifs are also included. The volume is illustrated with a generous selection of specially prepared line drawings, photographs and location maps. The appendices supply a wealth of essential data of interest for specialists.