Archaeologist R. Nagaswamy’s works published by Tamil Arts Academy to be available under open access
The Tamil Arts Academy has made the complete works of renowned archaeologist R. Nagaswamy available under open access. This initiative aims to preserve and share his extensive scholarship on South Indian history and culture.
Why it matters
Open access to academic works by a Padma Bhushan recipient democratizes access to historical and cultural research for future generations.
On the occasion of the 96th birth anniversary of eminent archaeologist, epigraphist and scholar R. Nagaswamy, the Tamil Arts Academy has announced that all his works including books and articles published by the non-profit organisation will be released under open access with national rights.
The Academy, comprising his children Uma Nagaswamy and Mohan Nagaswamy, his daughters-in-law Shyamala Ramachandran and Geetha Mohan, and son-in-law Suresh Ganapathy, announced on social media and said that there would be no copyright restrictions on them, and may be freely shared and redistributed, to ensure that his scholarship continues to inspire future generations.
Nagaswamy, who received the Padma Bhushan in 2018 for his immense contribution to the fields of archaeology and epigraphy, was the first Director of the Department of Archaeology in Tamil Nadu and was an authority in archaeology, architecture, epigraphy, numismatics, iconography, South Indian bronzes, and temple rituals.
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