Author : Ashwin Prabhu
Photographer : Nithya V
On Tamil Nadu’s coast lies a small town that centuries ago must have been filled with the sounds of hammering and chiselling on stone – Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
From a mammoth relief panel to cave temples and monoliths, it showcases sculptural art of astounding skill and a variety of styles rare to find in one location. The book takes us through this ‘open-air museum’ for a one-on-one ‘looking’ experience through its rich archive of 65 vivid photographs. The magnified visual details and narrative cues also throw up a sea of stories – and some riddles to be unravelled!
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| Age | 10+ |
| Specifications | 68 pages, 7.5” x 8.5”, full colour, soft cover |
| ISBN | 978-81-960332-4-8 |
| First Published | 2023 |
| Tags | historical art, stone sculptures, Mahabalipuram, Mamallapuram, sculpted |
A wonderful addition to your bookshelf!
Prabhu encourages [children] to form their own opinions and interpretations, and supports their ideas with evidence from the artwork. Together with Nithya V’s brilliant photographs, Prabhu encourages children to observe with curiosity and pay attention to detail. — The Book Review, November 2024