The book deals in detail with sculpture at Vijayanagara, the capital of Vijayanagara kingdom from the mid-fifteenth century to 1565. It defines the nature of sculpture and highlights the themes and iconography connected with it and attempts to seek its roots in the diverse scuptural traditions of south India. It also looks at the new elements evident in it.
This pioneering work caters to the needs of both the specialist and the general reader.