The present study illustrates the life of the people at the bottom of the society, frequently overlooked by the historians. ;The volume, containing no less then ninety illustrations, provides an authentic visual documentation of people's life and their work, and throw light on various aspects of the life of village men and women. It is a unique picturesque volume and brings in the role of the visual arts in historical writings. This book takes as a ground for discussion the representation of sculpture and painting. It includes the work of varied schools, but central to the study is a particular focus on the Imperial Mughal School, impressive for actual representation, vividness in detail and draughtsmanship. ;

ISBN 13: 9788173054242

ISBN 10: 817305424X

Year: 2012

Pages etc.: xx,84p., (19)col. illus., (72)b&w illus., bibl., ind., 29cm.

Binding: Hardbound

Subject(s): History, History