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<p>Traditionally Indian architecture is divided into sacred and royal structures. Palaces in the Indian subcontinent are the most important landmarks associated with Indian heritage. This slim volume focuses on the architectural features associated with prasada or palace structures constructed during the ancient and medieval times. Coomaraswamy examines the features associated with palace structures such as pillars walls apartments streets gateways quarters of the royal members windows arches facades etc. and the materials which were use for its construction. The author looks at both literary and archaeological evidences. The book also uses photographs and sketches of various palace structures located in Bharhut Sanchi Amravati Mammallapuram Bengal and other parts of India to explain the features associated with Indian styles of palace construction. This book is highly recommended for students archaeologists and researchers interested in ancient and medieval Indian art and architecture. About the Author Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (22 August 1877–9 September 1947) is a Ceylonbased metaphysician historian theorist and philosopher of Indian art. He brought the Indian tradition of art into the western world. He was also seen as the bridgemaker between western and Indian art and philosophy as he was much inspired by Hindu and GrecoRoman traditions. His works were influenced by the Traditionalist and Perennial Schools of Philosophy. He authored several books which were based on the traditional arts metaphysics and social criticism. He was also the curator of Indian art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.</p>
