Isbn: 9788124602003 - iconography of architectural plans: a study of the influence of buddhism and hinduism on plans of... (3 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. xxviii + 563 224 Figures, Illus.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. xxviii, 563 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm. Contents: Preface Introduction : architectural iconography The basis of form Philosophic and theological foundations Numerology Astrology/astronomy Additional iconic concerns The mandala India and Sri Lanka Java (Indonesia) Khmer (Kambuja) Pagan (Myanmar [Burma]) Lanna Tai, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya & Rattanakosin (Thailand) Champa (Viet Nam) Postscriptus : Malaysia Conclusions Appendix A. Miscellaneous related plans, elevations and sections Appendix B. Rulers of Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia (Kampuchea) (Khmer Empire), India (Maurya, Shunga, Kanva, Andhra, Satavahana, Kushan, Gupta, Pallava, Chalukya, Rashtrakuta, Pala and Sena, Chola, Chandella, Hoysala, Sena and Mogul Dynasties), Indonesia (Java & Sumatra), Sri Lanka, Thailand (Siam) (Kingdoms of Sukhothai, Chieng Mai, Ayutthaya, Thon Buri & Rattanakosin/Bangkok), and Viet Nam (Champa) Appendix C. A chronology of : India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia (Java), Cambodia, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand and Viet Nam ; including major monuments, styles and political events Appendix D. Glossary Addendum. (That Luang, Vientiane, Lao).…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. 2nd Edition. Contents: Preface. Introduction-architectural iconography. The basis of form. Philosophic and theological foundations. Numerology. Astrology/ astronomy. Additional iconic concerns. The Mandala: 1. Magic squares Mandalas. 2. Vastu-purusha Mandala. 3. Manduka Mandala. 4. Paramasayika Mandala. 5. Manduka Mandala, circular. 6. Vajrayana Mandala. 7. Vajradhatu Mandala. 8. Stupa, symbolism and numerology. 9. Gyantse Kumbum, gyantse, Tibet. 10. Garbh-Griha plan. 11. Ancillary shrine plan. 12. Temple plan. Notes. India and Sri Lanka: 1. Stupa, I, Sanchi, India. 2. Thuparama Dagoba, Sri Lanka. 3. Ruvanveli Dagoba, Sri Lanka. 4. Chaitya hall, Karli, India. 5. Buddhist cave-monastery #2, Ajanta, India. 6. Ladh Khan, Aihole, India. 7. Durga temple, Aihole, India. 8. Shiva temple, Indor, India. 9. Subrahmanya temple, Manjeri, India. 10. Kilatali Shiva temple, Thiruvanchikula, India. 11. Vatadage, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. 12. Tivanka pilimage (Lankatilaka), Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. 13. Brahmeshvara temple, Bhuvaneshvar, India. 14. Keshava temple, Somnathpur, India. 15. Garden Pvilion, Kotilal Fort, Delhi, India. Notes. Java (Indonesia): 1. Borobudur,Java. 2. Chandi Lumbung, Prambananm, Java. 3. Chandi Sewu, Prambananm, Java. 4. Loro Jonggrang, Prambananm, Java. 5. Chandi Sari, Prambananm, Java. 6. Chandi Djago, Malang, Java. 7. Chandi Panataran Sanctuary, Kediri,Java. Notes. Khmer (Kambuja): 1. Preah Ko, Roluos. 2. Bakong, Roluos. 3. Bakheng (Mount Ensemble), Angkor. 4. Ta Keo shrine, Angkor. 5. Phimai Prasat, Thailand. 6. Banteay Samre temple, Angkor. 7. Baphuon, Angkor. 8. 563 pp.…