Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture Art Book

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MASTERPIECES OF TRADITIONAL INDIAN ARCHITECTURE
Satish Grover.
Publisher: India: Lustre Press/Roli Books
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very … more MASTERPIECES OF TRADITIONAL INDIAN ARCHITECTURE
Satish Grover.
Publisher: India: Lustre Press/Roli Books
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: very good
Edition: First edition.
This is a beautiful large coffee table Art and Photography book.
Synopsis:
Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture takes the reader through the centuries and gives a rich insight into her heritage and architecture. For years the preserve of scholars this is a presentation of the myriad forms, schools and styles of architecture in an informative yet reader-friendly manner focusing on aspects of Indian aesthetics, principles of engineering, history and the philosophic ideas that impart to Indian architecture its grandeur and majesty.
Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture is a comprehensive book that illustrates the evolution of architectural forms and their usage over the centuries. It explains how different cultures, religions and people have contributed in the making of distinctive styles. These have created stupendous architectural marvels: from the towering minars of Islamic architecture to the exquisite cave architecture of the Buddhists, from the dazzling Dilwara Temple to the glorious Sun Temple.
Author: Satish Grover
Publisher: Roli Books
Language: English
Edition: 2004
Isbn: 8174362932
Pages: 144 (In Full Color)
Cover: Hardcover
Other Details: 11.3" x 9.4". less