The book The Sculptural Art of Amaravati, is an innovative study of the sculptures of Amaravati a centre of art activities and a pilgrimage centre, which promoted the glory of Indian Buddhism in the south. The book gives an introduction to Amaravati, its geographical setting, historical and political background of the Satavahanas and Iksvakus followed by the discovery of Maha Caitya and the site existing today. While comparing other stupas of northern India (e.g. ...