Volume # 09 Articles
Mode of Communication in the Indus Valley Civilization
Author 1:
AZAM JAN
Author 2 :
SHUJAAT ALI KHAN
Abstract:
Communication among individuals and societies is often linked with the human instinct of satisfying various needs such as food, shelter, clothes and self-protection. This distinctive ability of humans passed through various evolutionary stages to enable them to use abstract symbols to discuss concepts that sum up many aspects of human lives .....
Kewords:
Mode of Communication, Indus Valley Civilization, Harappa, Script, Seals, Icons, Signs
Language:
English
Page NOs:
01-10
Volume :
09
MStanding Buddha Sculptures in Stone from the Collection of Lahore Museum: Study and Analysis
Author 1:
MUHAMMAD MUJEEB KHAN
Author 2 :
SABAHAT HAMID
Abstract:
Lahore Museum houses invaluable collection of Buddhist sculptures and relief panels projecting the Gandhara School of art. This is one of the earliest collections in South Asia includes some of the rarest pieces due to which it has earned fame all over the world .....
Kewords:
Gandhara School of art, Individual Standing Buddha sculpture, iconographic significance, Khyber Paktunkhwa, Schist stone
Language:
English
Page NOs:
11-22
Volume :
09
The Pakistani Collection of Terracotta Figurines in the British Museum
Author 1:
IRFANULLAH
Author 2 :
FAZAL SHER
Author 2 :
AMJAD PERVAIZ
Abstract:
In the early twentieth century of present India and Pakistan, Several British Army officers were also unprofessional archaeologists. Some of them, including Colonel D.H.Gordon and Colonel D.R. Martin, Calm human terracotta figurines in this collection of British Museum came from the north-west frontier province of Pakistan a .....
Kewords:
Terracotta figurines, British Museum, Sar Dheri, Sahri Bahlol, Pakistan
Language:
English
Page NOs:
23-42
Volume :
09
Buddhist Ivory Diptych from Kashmir: Re- Interpretations of a few Scenes and Some New Thoughts about its Iconography,Function and Date
Author 1:
MUHAMMAD HAMEED
Abstract:
After death of the Buddha, his body was cremated and the relics were distributed among existing eight tribes. Numerous Gandharan reliefs depict transpiration of the relics. Most often the event is represented in the form of a well guarded procession. The narrative was also repeatedly depicted on diptych type miniature portable shrines of the “Elephant and Rider Type” diptychs. .....
Kewords:
Ivory. Diptych. Buddha, Iconography, Gandhara. Gandhara Art, Miniature Portable Shrines
Language:
English
Page NOs:
43-52
Volume :
09
Deterioration of Śarda Temple, Neelum Valley, Pakistan: General Perceptions vs New Findings
Author 1:
JUNAID AHMAD
Author 1:
ABDUL SAMAD
Author 1:
ANAS MAHMUD ARIF
Abstract:
Stone temples of Kashmir are rare architectural marvels. Most of them are deteriorated to a great extent. Generally scholars attribute their destruction to Sultan Sikander, known as iconoclast, the desecrator of Hindu Temples in Kashmir .....
Kewords:
Śarda Temple, Neelum Valley, Kishan Ganga, Stone Temples of Kashmir
Language:
English
Page NOs:
53-70
Volume :
09
A Terracotta Mould from Sainth (Jammu & Kashmir- India): Issues of its Identification and Historical Significance
Author 1:
NAVJOT KOUR
Author 1:
AJITHPRASAD P.
Abstract:
The paper investigates the historical significance of a terracotta mould from Jammu region, which bears the impression of a female deity/goddess. Stylistically it can be dated between 6th and 8th century A.D. Interestingly such a specimen has not been reported either from Jammu .....
Kewords:
Archaeology, Jammu, Terracotta, Mould, Goddess, Kashmir, Karkotas, Buddhism, Buddhist Deities, Pauranic Deities
Language:
English
Page NOs:
71-88
Volume :
09
Buddhu Ka Awa: The Nature of the Building
Author 1:
TAUQEER AHMAD
Author 1:
SAMIA TAHIR
Abstract:
Apart from royal buildings, the elites (Umra) of the Mughals also produced a number of monuments including mosques and tombs. However, they do not equally manifest the attributes of royal style. Although, they carry several royal traditions .....
Kewords:
Buddhu Ka Awa, Mughal Period, Tomb Architecture
Language:
English
Page NOs:
89-102
Volume :
09
Stepwell – The Water Architecture of India
Author 1:
MAHUA CHAKRABARTI
Abstract:
A unique Indian architecture, for preservation of water is the stepwell. In hot and semiarid region, where rainfall is unusual, stepwells are found, mainly in northwestern India. These are known in ifferent names such as ‘baoli’, ‘bawdi’, ‘vavdi’, ‘vav’, ‘vai’,‘kalyani’, ‘pushkarni’ etc. .....
Kewords:
Stepwell, Bowdi, Baoli, Vav, Jhalara
Language:
English
Page NOs:
103-120
Volume :
09
Darī-Persian Inscription of NĀDER SHAH and ZĀHIR SHAH: Recently Reported from the Afghān building Qissā Khwāni Bāzaar, Peshāwar
Author 1:
MUHAMMAD WAQAR
Author 1:
NIDAULLAH SEHRAI
Abstract:
Here we have Persian inscription from Afghān building, situated in Qissā Khwāni Bazaar, nearby the Kabuli Gate, inside wall city Peshāwar. The inscription belongs to the king Moḥammad Nāder Shah (1883-1933) and his son king Moḥammad Zāhir Shah .....
Kewords:
Darī-Persian Inscription, Afghān building, Qissā Khwāni, Peshawar
Language:
English
Page NOs:
121-134
Volume :
09
Windows: A Source of Ventilation in Islamia College Buildings
Author 1:
IMRANA SEEMI
Author 2:
ZAKIR ULLAH JAN
Author 3:
ZIL-E-HUMA
Author 4:
RABIA CHISHTI
Author 5:
FAIZA TAUQEER
Abstract:
Window is an important element of building used to achieve the ventilation, light admission and view. The size, style and material consider the architectural movements. Islamia College Peshawar, an architectural heritage, .....
Kewords:
Islamia College, arched windows, ellipse shaped windows, architecture
Language:
English
Page NOs:
135-146
Volume :
09
Forging Peace through Heritage Education at Elementary Level in Pakistan
Author 1:
HABIB ELAHI SAHIBZADA
Author 2:
SHAKIRULLAH
Author 3:
MUHAMMAD ASIF KHAN
Abstract:
Peace is the essential message of Islam. It can be inculcated among the learners at the critical time of their grooming such as elementary education. Heritage education is one of the most influencing area that leaves relatively permanent imprint on the thinking and practice of the learners. Hence; peace can be inculcated among the students through heritage education. .....
Kewords:
Peace, tolerance, heritage education, global citizenship
Language:
English
Page NOs:
147-162
Volume :
09
Developmental Stages of Children Art: A Historical erspective and its Implications for Today’s Elementary Art Education Program
Author 1:
RABIA CHISHTI
Author 2:
SYEDA FARHANA JAHANGIR,
Author 3:
SALMA NAZ GUL
Author 3:
ZILE-HUMA MUJEEB
Abstract:
The present study aims to provide a brief description of the child art studies. For this purpose the paper analyzes the contributions of philosophers, psychologists and art educationists in (1) providing favorable climate for progression of art education .....
Kewords:
child art, artistic development, artistic growth, art education
Language:
English
Page NOs:
163-176
Volume :
09