Delving into the architectural history of the Deccan region in India, this book offers a visual journey through its rich temple heritage. It features detailed maps that serve as guides for travelers seeking to explore these significant historical sites, making it an essential resource for both enthusiasts and tourists interested in the cultural and architectural legacy of the area.
Diverse architectural traditions such as the Hindue and Jain temples, the step-wells and houses with intricately carved woodwork, are the subjects of separate chapters, each of which is generously illustrated with photographs and line drawings. Maps provide the locations of monuments within the city and its surrounding environment.
An in-depth survey of Indian palaces. It contains photographs to display the beauty and atmosphere of these buildings, and George Michell evokes life within the palaces and describes their many elements: halls, courtyards, temples, mosques, private apartments and service quarters.
For more than 1500 years, from the Indian subcontinent to the islands of the Indonesian archipelago, the temple has embodied and symbolized the Hindu worldview at its deepest level and inspired the greatest architectural and artistic achievements in Hindu Asia. In The Hindu Temple , considered the standard introduction to the subject, George Michell explains the cultural, religious, and architectural significance of the temple. He illustrates his points with a profusion of photographs, building plans, and drawings of architectural details, making the book a useful guide for travelers to Asia as well as an illuminating text for students of architecture, religion, and Asian civilizations.Michell's discussion of the meaning and forms of the temple in Hindu society encompasses the awe-inspiring rock-cut temples at Ellora and Elephanta, the soaring superstructures and extraordinary sexual exhibitionism of the sculptures at Khajuraho, and the colossal mortuary temple of Angkor Vat, as well as the tiny iconic shrines that many Hindus wear around their necks and the simple shrines found under trees or near ponds.
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Focusing on the Early Chalukyas' temples from the 6th to 8th centuries, the book highlights their unique early date, exceptional preservation, and diverse architectural styles. It emphasizes the stunning beauty of their carvings and decorations, showcasing their historical importance. Despite their significance and appeal, these remarkable monuments have previously lacked comprehensive documentation, making this publication a vital addition to the understanding of India's architectural heritage.
The book offers an in-depth exploration of the Vijayanagara temple in Lepakshi, known for its remarkably preserved architecture, sculptures, and ceiling paintings. It features over 250 specially commissioned photographs that capture the temple's artistic splendor. Authored by experts in architecture, sculpture, and textile design, the volume provides a comprehensive description of the temple's unique features, particularly its ceiling paintings, regarded as the finest examples of Vijayanagara art. Newly prepared architectural plans enhance the scholarly insights presented.
Focusing on the vibrant urban lifestyle of Australia, this book highlights fifty innovative residential projects across major cities. It features a variety of living spaces, including high-rise developments, contemporary townhouses adapted from Victorian homes, and converted warehouses that blend historic elements with modern design. The projects reflect the growing trend of urban living, showcasing how community and convenience are integrated into the architectural landscape, while maximizing space and light in increasingly compact environments.
