Technique of Gandharan & Indo-Afghan stucco images: including images of gypsum compound/ K.M. Varma

Relevant Regions
Trend of Previous Literature
Previous Nomenclatures
Preddminant Media of the Gandharan and
the Indo-Afghan Schools
The Real or the Own Background of the two
Schools of Art
Chapter I
STORY OF STUCCO IN INDIA BEFORE THE GANDHARAN
AND THE INDO-AFGHAN SCHOOLS OF ART
Topics to be known for better
Understanding of the two Schools of Art
What is Stucco and What are its Indian Synonyms
Stucco is a General Term to be employed to convey all Shades of
Meaning dependent on the Purpose of its Use
Precise Shades of Meaning of the Words, Plaster and Mortar
Undesirability of the Use of the Term, Lime in the Sense of Stucco
Problem relating to the Denotation of the Word,Stucco
Distinction between the Basic and Optional
Ingredients of Stucco must be kept in view
Varying Explanations of Stucco lead to Confusion
There was no Confusion of Terminology in the
Graeco-Roman Periods
When and Why the Trouble making Term, Stucco was adopted ?
Stucco in Indian Regions and Gypsum Compound in Afghan
Regions were probably predominant Media of Images
Most of the Technical Aspects of Making Images are
common to both Stucco and Gypsum Compound
Stucco as a Material and its Antiquity in India
Image made of Stucco and its Indian Synonyms
Beginnings of Stucco Modelling in India
Stucco Modelling begins probably at Amaravatl
Chapter II
GENERAL ASPECTS OF THE GANDHSRAN AND THE
INDO-AFGHAN SCHOOLS WITH SEPCIAL REFERENCE TO STUCCOS
Predominance of Certain Media
Guiding Factors in Choosing Medium
Reasons for the Survival of greater Number of Heads
Certain Views relating to the Chronology
Bernard's Theory and Dating of Ai Khanum
Fragments are untenable
Views of Some Other Scholars
Sizes of Stuccos
Chapter ill
NATURE OF CORES IN STUCCO IMAGES
Free-Standing and Relief Figures
Reliefs 'On the Wall' and 'Very Close to the Wall'
Gradual Progression of Relief of the Legs, Trunk and Head
Safety Sticks
Chapter iv
VARIETIES OF CORE OF THE BODIES
1 Or Method 4
2 Or Method 5
3 Or Method 6
4 Or Method 7
5 Or Method 8
5 disproves Bernard's Theory and Dating of the
Ai Khanum Fragments
Chapter v
SAFFTY AND BOTTOM STICKS OF CORES
Safety Sticks
Bottom Sticks
Chapter VI
CORES OF THE HEADS
Chapter VII
FURTHER WORK ON CORES WITH CLAY
Chapter vill
PREPARATION OF STUCCO
Two Ways of Stucco Preparation
Some Pastes found in Hadda Region
Bernard's hasty Criticism of Barthoux's Inference
Chapter ix
CASTING WITH MOULDS
Evidence of Employing Moulds
Resume of the Ways of Employing Moulds
Reported Methods of Taking Casts from Moulds
Method of Attaching Cast Face Shells to the Cores of the Heads
Chapter x
METHOD OF APPLICATION OF STUCCO
The Use of Lead Cord as a strengthening Element
in the Center of Fingers at Ai Khanum
POLISH OF IMAGE SURFACES
What are the Materials of Slip
Other Issues related to the Application of Slip
Chapter XII
EXECUTION OF THE DRAPERY
Number of Methods found in the Execution of Drapery
Historical Aspects of Drapery
Chapter XIII
METHOD OF FASHIONING HAIR-DRESS, ORNAMENTS ETC.
Chapter XIV
THE MODE OF COLOURING STUCCOS
Grounding for Colour
Colour on Various Parts
Palet of Polychromy in the Indo-Afghan School
Source Materials of Colours
Is Polychromy in the Indo-Afghan School Full or Partial 'i
Comparison of Colouring Stuccos and Unbaked Clay
Images in the Indo-Afghan School
Chapter xv
NATIVE AND INFLUENCES IN THE TECHNIQUE OF
THE GANDHARAN AND INDO-AFGHAN STUCCO IMAGES
Native and Influence
Sources of Influence
How to determine Influence
The Beginning of Stucco Modelling and the External Influence
Core and Influence
"Safety Sticks" and Influence
Mould and Influence
Partial Polychromy and Influence
Summary of Influences
The real Background of the Technique of the Gandharan
and Indo-Afghan Stuccos
Contribution made by the Indo-Afghan School to the Technique of Stucco Modelling as practised in Other Indian Schools