New publication: “Tracing a Gandhāran Artist-Modeller’s Hand: Uncovering Haḍḍa Monasteries’ Chronological Sequence via Modelled Works Examination”

We are delighted to announce the publication of the chapter “Tracing a Gandhāran Artist-Modeller’s Hand: Uncovering Haḍḍa Monasteries’ Chronological Sequence via Modelled Works Examination”, included in the volume Gandhāran Artists and Artisans. Representations of an Era of Religious Images, edited by Alexandra Vanleene, Arnaud Marguier, and Vydhegi Brice.

Stucco Bodhisattva head from Tape Shotor, cover image of Archaeologia Afghana VI — Bodhisattva from Z. Tarzi’s excavations at Tape Shotor (H. TSh. VII, 19; H. 17 cm), cover image of the volume. After Tarzi 1991, pl. S3. © APAA / University of Strasbourg, 2025.

Reference

Alexandra Vanleene, “Tracing a Gandhāran Artist-Modeller’s Hand: Uncovering Haḍḍa Monasteries’ Chronological Sequence via Modelled Works Examination”, in Alexandra Vanleene, Arnaud Marguier and Vydhegi Brice (eds.), Gandhāran Artists and Artisans. Representations of an Era of Religious Images, Archaeologia Afghana, Scientific Series VI, Strasbourg, University of Strasbourg – APAA, 2025, pp. 215-250. ISBN 978-2-494259-29-4. The chapter deals with the saṃghārāmas of Tapa Kalān, Bāgh Gaï and Tapa-i Kafarihā.

Read the chapter on Academia.edu