Description
Featuring over 260 stunning color photographs meticulously curated from Ladakh’s expansive open-air galleries, this book transforms rugged desert land art into the first ever monograph on the subject with some never before seen images. It vividly brings to life a unique art form, offering a virtual tour through challenging-to-access locations and serving as an armchair travel guide to a vast outdoor museum of stone-carved art.
This isn’t just another book—it’s a collector’s item with enduring appeal, destined to be a must-have for art and culture enthusiasts, institutions, and libraries alike. With many featured sites worthy of UNESCO World Heritage status and rivalling renowned locations like Bhimbetka, ‘Speaking Stones’ is a testament to our rich history and a window into the captivating world of Ladakh’s rock art.
