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An excerpt from the book "The Golden Age: Gupta Art--Empire, Province and Influence" edited by Karl Khandalavala is presented which focuses on the art relics of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in India.

An excerpt from the book "The Golden Age: Gupta Art--Empire, Province and Influence" edited by Karl Khandalavala is presented which focuses on codification of iconographies and some of the most important Gupta period temples in India.

The article explores the historical artist and artisan organizations in India, focusing on craft collectives that have shaped and been shaped by the country's material, religious, and social cultures. It delves into specific examples such as the craft guilds in ancient India, the Mughal kitabkhana, and the karkhanas of the Mughal period, highlighting the diverse forms of artist organizations that have existed in different contexts throughout India's history. The text emphasizes the collaborative nature of these communities, their role in fostering knowledge transmission, and their impact on society, culture, and trade. [Extracted from the article]