This volume for the first time takes into account the Prehistoric art heritage of Odisha. As gleaned from archaeological exploration and excavation. It presents a comprehensive account of prehistoric art of Odisha in different medium such as in the bare rock surface of rock shelter, boulder, terracotta and other organic material specially in Mesolithic, Neolithic and Chalcolithic period. The book is the outcome of sustained research by the author in the last decade, running over to pages of text supplemented by 38 colour plates, 6 figures, and 2 informative tables. The volume would be a useful source material for students, researchers and public at large for understanding the early art heritage of Odisha in particular and that of India in general.

Dr. Dibishada B. Garnayak, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. and P.G. Diploma in Archaeology was a Gold Medalist of Sambalpur University for securing First position in M.A in History. Before joining Archaeological Survey of India as a Deputy Superintending Archaeologist he served as an Assistant Professor in Asmara University, Eritrea and Associate Professor in Mekelle University, Ethiopia. Dr. Garnayak is a promising Field Archaeologist who has published more than a dozen of research papers in various National and International Journals based on his field works in both the African Countries he served. He also authored monograph entitled Early Historic Archaeology of Odisha, and edited a book entitled Rock Art in India. His research interests are Art, Architecture and Field Archaeology.