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Buddhist Art in India by Albert Grünwedel; Jas Burgess Review by: Ernest Bender Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 91, No. 1 (Jan. - Mar., 1971), p. 163 Published by: American Oriental Society Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/600506 . Accessed: 15/06/2014 01:24 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact [email protected]. . American Oriental Society is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Journal of the American Oriental Society. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 62.122.79.90 on Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:24:40 AM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions

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Buddhist Art in India by Albert Grünwedel; Jas BurgessReview by: Ernest BenderJournal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 91, No. 1 (Jan. - Mar., 1971), p. 163Published by: American Oriental SocietyStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/600506 .

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Kavi Lavanyasamaya-ni Laghu Kavyakrtio. Edited by SHIVALAL JESALPURA. Pp. 142. Ahmedabad: GUR- JARA GRANTHARATNA KARYALAY. 1969. Rs. 5.00.

A welcome addition to Old Gujarati studies, the value of which has been enhanced by the inclusion of a glossary.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

The Dagarupaka of Dhanamjaya. With the Commentary Avaloka by Dhanika and the Sub-Commentary LaghutIka by Bhattanrsirmha. Edited with Intro- duction and notes by T. VENKATACHARYA. Pp. lxxv + 343. Adyar, Madras: THE ADYAR LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTRE. 1969.

A fresh edition of the standard treatise on the classi- cal Indian theatre, made possible by the uncovering by Professor Venkatacharya of the Laghutika of Bhat- tanrsimha with which he clarified many hitherto un- solved problems in the Commentary and the DaSaru- paka. A significant contribution to the study of drama- turgy.

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Buddhist Art in India. By ALBERT GRUNWEDEL. Revised and enlarged by JAS. BURGESS. Pp. vii + 228. New York: AUGUSTUS M. KETcT,LEFY, PUBLISHERS. 1969.

A reprint of the 1965 edition, which was a reprint of Jas. Burgess' revised and enlarged edition (1901) of the

Kavi Lavanyasamaya-ni Laghu Kavyakrtio. Edited by SHIVALAL JESALPURA. Pp. 142. Ahmedabad: GUR- JARA GRANTHARATNA KARYALAY. 1969. Rs. 5.00.

A welcome addition to Old Gujarati studies, the value of which has been enhanced by the inclusion of a glossary.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

The Dagarupaka of Dhanamjaya. With the Commentary Avaloka by Dhanika and the Sub-Commentary LaghutIka by Bhattanrsirmha. Edited with Intro- duction and notes by T. VENKATACHARYA. Pp. lxxv + 343. Adyar, Madras: THE ADYAR LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTRE. 1969.

A fresh edition of the standard treatise on the classi- cal Indian theatre, made possible by the uncovering by Professor Venkatacharya of the Laghutika of Bhat- tanrsimha with which he clarified many hitherto un- solved problems in the Commentary and the DaSaru- paka. A significant contribution to the study of drama- turgy.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Buddhist Art in India. By ALBERT GRUNWEDEL. Revised and enlarged by JAS. BURGESS. Pp. vii + 228. New York: AUGUSTUS M. KETcT,LEFY, PUBLISHERS. 1969.

A reprint of the 1965 edition, which was a reprint of Jas. Burgess' revised and enlarged edition (1901) of the

Kavi Lavanyasamaya-ni Laghu Kavyakrtio. Edited by SHIVALAL JESALPURA. Pp. 142. Ahmedabad: GUR- JARA GRANTHARATNA KARYALAY. 1969. Rs. 5.00.

A welcome addition to Old Gujarati studies, the value of which has been enhanced by the inclusion of a glossary.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

The Dagarupaka of Dhanamjaya. With the Commentary Avaloka by Dhanika and the Sub-Commentary LaghutIka by Bhattanrsirmha. Edited with Intro- duction and notes by T. VENKATACHARYA. Pp. lxxv + 343. Adyar, Madras: THE ADYAR LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTRE. 1969.

A fresh edition of the standard treatise on the classi- cal Indian theatre, made possible by the uncovering by Professor Venkatacharya of the Laghutika of Bhat- tanrsimha with which he clarified many hitherto un- solved problems in the Commentary and the DaSaru- paka. A significant contribution to the study of drama- turgy.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Buddhist Art in India. By ALBERT GRUNWEDEL. Revised and enlarged by JAS. BURGESS. Pp. vii + 228. New York: AUGUSTUS M. KETcT,LEFY, PUBLISHERS. 1969.

A reprint of the 1965 edition, which was a reprint of Jas. Burgess' revised and enlarged edition (1901) of the

Kavi Lavanyasamaya-ni Laghu Kavyakrtio. Edited by SHIVALAL JESALPURA. Pp. 142. Ahmedabad: GUR- JARA GRANTHARATNA KARYALAY. 1969. Rs. 5.00.

A welcome addition to Old Gujarati studies, the value of which has been enhanced by the inclusion of a glossary.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

The Dagarupaka of Dhanamjaya. With the Commentary Avaloka by Dhanika and the Sub-Commentary LaghutIka by Bhattanrsirmha. Edited with Intro- duction and notes by T. VENKATACHARYA. Pp. lxxv + 343. Adyar, Madras: THE ADYAR LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTRE. 1969.

A fresh edition of the standard treatise on the classi- cal Indian theatre, made possible by the uncovering by Professor Venkatacharya of the Laghutika of Bhat- tanrsimha with which he clarified many hitherto un- solved problems in the Commentary and the DaSaru- paka. A significant contribution to the study of drama- turgy.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Buddhist Art in India. By ALBERT GRUNWEDEL. Revised and enlarged by JAS. BURGESS. Pp. vii + 228. New York: AUGUSTUS M. KETcT,LEFY, PUBLISHERS. 1969.

A reprint of the 1965 edition, which was a reprint of Jas. Burgess' revised and enlarged edition (1901) of the

Kavi Lavanyasamaya-ni Laghu Kavyakrtio. Edited by SHIVALAL JESALPURA. Pp. 142. Ahmedabad: GUR- JARA GRANTHARATNA KARYALAY. 1969. Rs. 5.00.

A welcome addition to Old Gujarati studies, the value of which has been enhanced by the inclusion of a glossary.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

The Dagarupaka of Dhanamjaya. With the Commentary Avaloka by Dhanika and the Sub-Commentary LaghutIka by Bhattanrsirmha. Edited with Intro- duction and notes by T. VENKATACHARYA. Pp. lxxv + 343. Adyar, Madras: THE ADYAR LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTRE. 1969.

A fresh edition of the standard treatise on the classi- cal Indian theatre, made possible by the uncovering by Professor Venkatacharya of the Laghutika of Bhat- tanrsimha with which he clarified many hitherto un- solved problems in the Commentary and the DaSaru- paka. A significant contribution to the study of drama- turgy.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Buddhist Art in India. By ALBERT GRUNWEDEL. Revised and enlarged by JAS. BURGESS. Pp. vii + 228. New York: AUGUSTUS M. KETcT,LEFY, PUBLISHERS. 1969.

A reprint of the 1965 edition, which was a reprint of Jas. Burgess' revised and enlarged edition (1901) of the

work of A. Griinwedel which appeared in 1893. Of in- terest as a milestone in the study of Indian art, though dated by its observation: "Since the history of Indian civilization became better known in Europe, our previ- ous ideas respecting the antiquity of Hindu art have been found to be very exaggerated. In fact, Indian art is the most modern of all Oriental artistic efforts. No important monument goes further back than the third century B.C." A collector's item.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Early Indo-Cambodian Contacts. Literary and Linguistic. By KALYAN KUMAR SARKAR. Pp. v + 76. Santini- ketan: VISVA-BHARATI. 1968.

An English translation of the author's 1961 doctoral thesis, "Contacts entre l'Inde ancienne et le Cambodge dans le domaine litt6raire et linguistique."

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

An Introduction to the Science of Comparative Mythology and Folklore. By the REV. SIR GEORGE W. Cox. Pp. xvi + 380. Detroit: SINGING TREE PRESS. 1968. $14.75.

A reprint of the second edition which appeared in 1883.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

work of A. Griinwedel which appeared in 1893. Of in- terest as a milestone in the study of Indian art, though dated by its observation: "Since the history of Indian civilization became better known in Europe, our previ- ous ideas respecting the antiquity of Hindu art have been found to be very exaggerated. In fact, Indian art is the most modern of all Oriental artistic efforts. No important monument goes further back than the third century B.C." A collector's item.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Early Indo-Cambodian Contacts. Literary and Linguistic. By KALYAN KUMAR SARKAR. Pp. v + 76. Santini- ketan: VISVA-BHARATI. 1968.

An English translation of the author's 1961 doctoral thesis, "Contacts entre l'Inde ancienne et le Cambodge dans le domaine litt6raire et linguistique."

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

An Introduction to the Science of Comparative Mythology and Folklore. By the REV. SIR GEORGE W. Cox. Pp. xvi + 380. Detroit: SINGING TREE PRESS. 1968. $14.75.

A reprint of the second edition which appeared in 1883.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

work of A. Griinwedel which appeared in 1893. Of in- terest as a milestone in the study of Indian art, though dated by its observation: "Since the history of Indian civilization became better known in Europe, our previ- ous ideas respecting the antiquity of Hindu art have been found to be very exaggerated. In fact, Indian art is the most modern of all Oriental artistic efforts. No important monument goes further back than the third century B.C." A collector's item.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Early Indo-Cambodian Contacts. Literary and Linguistic. By KALYAN KUMAR SARKAR. Pp. v + 76. Santini- ketan: VISVA-BHARATI. 1968.

An English translation of the author's 1961 doctoral thesis, "Contacts entre l'Inde ancienne et le Cambodge dans le domaine litt6raire et linguistique."

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

An Introduction to the Science of Comparative Mythology and Folklore. By the REV. SIR GEORGE W. Cox. Pp. xvi + 380. Detroit: SINGING TREE PRESS. 1968. $14.75.

A reprint of the second edition which appeared in 1883.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

work of A. Griinwedel which appeared in 1893. Of in- terest as a milestone in the study of Indian art, though dated by its observation: "Since the history of Indian civilization became better known in Europe, our previ- ous ideas respecting the antiquity of Hindu art have been found to be very exaggerated. In fact, Indian art is the most modern of all Oriental artistic efforts. No important monument goes further back than the third century B.C." A collector's item.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Early Indo-Cambodian Contacts. Literary and Linguistic. By KALYAN KUMAR SARKAR. Pp. v + 76. Santini- ketan: VISVA-BHARATI. 1968.

An English translation of the author's 1961 doctoral thesis, "Contacts entre l'Inde ancienne et le Cambodge dans le domaine litt6raire et linguistique."

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

An Introduction to the Science of Comparative Mythology and Folklore. By the REV. SIR GEORGE W. Cox. Pp. xvi + 380. Detroit: SINGING TREE PRESS. 1968. $14.75.

A reprint of the second edition which appeared in 1883.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

work of A. Griinwedel which appeared in 1893. Of in- terest as a milestone in the study of Indian art, though dated by its observation: "Since the history of Indian civilization became better known in Europe, our previ- ous ideas respecting the antiquity of Hindu art have been found to be very exaggerated. In fact, Indian art is the most modern of all Oriental artistic efforts. No important monument goes further back than the third century B.C." A collector's item.

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Early Indo-Cambodian Contacts. Literary and Linguistic. By KALYAN KUMAR SARKAR. Pp. v + 76. Santini- ketan: VISVA-BHARATI. 1968.

An English translation of the author's 1961 doctoral thesis, "Contacts entre l'Inde ancienne et le Cambodge dans le domaine litt6raire et linguistique."

ERNEST BENDER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

An Introduction to the Science of Comparative Mythology and Folklore. By the REV. SIR GEORGE W. Cox. Pp. xvi + 380. Detroit: SINGING TREE PRESS. 1968. $14.75.

A reprint of the second edition which appeared in 1883.

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