Hindu Art and Architecture

The first point to be noted about this book is that, considering that it includes 186 illustrations, 77 of them in colour, it is very moderately priced. If that is a bouquet for the publishers, then another one should be awarded to the author, who has provided readers with a fine overview of Hindu art and architecture over the centuries. George Michell was educated at Melbourne and later at the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London. He has travelled all over India, has worked on several archeological sites there, and has written extensively on aspects...