LA DOCUMENTATION FRANÇAISE. - Lot 171

LA DOCUMENTATION FRANÇAISE. The Civilization of India. Photographic Documentation, special edition, dossier no. 55-15. Paris, La Documentation française, 1963. In-4, loose-leaf format in the publisher’s illustrated folder. A comprehensive documentary dossier devoted to the civilization of India, published in the renowned *Documentation Photographique* series. Intended for educational purposes and the dissemination of historical knowledge, it brings together a summary booklet accompanied by a rich collection of photographic plates reproducing the principal examples of the art, history, and religions of the Indian subcontinent. The work traces the major stages of Indian civilization from the earliest dynasties to the modern era. It addresses the religious foundations—Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism—social structures, intellectual and literary traditions, as well as the development of the arts. The particularly extensive iconography features temples, sculptures, bas-reliefs, miniatures, manuscripts, paintings, architecture, religious objects, and scenes from daily life, offering a remarkable introduction to one of Asia’s richest artistic heritages. A complete copy, including its cover and plates. The cover shows some slight signs of wear and minor marginal scuffing; the interior is in fresh condition. Sold as is.