Author: Prasanna Kumar AcharyaPublisher:
ISBN: 9788175363489
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Indian architecture according to Manasara-Silpasastra
Author: Prasanna Kumar AcharyaPublisher:
ISBN: 9788175363489
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Architecture of Mānasāra
Author: N. C. PandaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architectural drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 1096
Book Description
An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture
Author: Prasanna Kumar AcharyaPublisher:
ISBN: 9788121505802
Category : Architecture, Hindu
Languages : en
Pages : 702
Book Description
Illustrations: Numerous B/w Illustrations Description: P.K. Acharya's An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture is a comprehensive work on the technical terminology, now obsolete but then in vogue, of the creators of such epics in stone as those of Sanchi and Konark during the ancient and medieval periods of Indian history. It contains about three thousand terms culled, with indefatigable industry spread over a long span of years, from ancient architectural treatises--Manasara, and Vastu-Sastras : Agamas, Puranas, Brahmanas, Sutras, epics, literary works, epigraphical records and manuscripts in obscure scripts. The terms are arranged in the order of Sanskrit alphabet. A brief rendering in English followed by extensive quotations from various sources and supplemented by line drawings and photographs elucidate every aspect of the term, leaving no room for ambiguity. Two appendices, one giving a sketch of Sanskrit treatises on architecture and the other furnishing a list of historical architects with short notes on their works, are added. This monumental work has remained a standard treatise of reference since its publication in 1946 for all connected with architecture.
Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period)
Author: Percy BrownPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447498577
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 655
Book Description
Few countries possess a richer architectural heritage than India, a country whose buildings are rooted in history, culture, and religion. As a results of India's global discourse with other regions around the world, there have been many influences that have been assimilated into its architecture, producing unique, varied and lively results. This fantastic volume walks the reader through India's history, both architecturally and culturally, exploring its different styles of buildings and providing interesting insights into their origin and evolution. “Indian Architecture” is highly recommended for those with an interest in architecture and Indian history alike. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on architecture.
Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad
Author: The Hindu Architecture
Author: Govinda Krishna PillaiPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Altars
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
First Chapter Is Introductory, Second Chapter Is Determination Of The Cardinal Points, Third Chapter Is Hindu System Of Surveying, Fourth Chapter Is Hindu Measurements, Fifth Chapter Is Hindu Proportions Or The Relation Between Length And Breadth, Sixth Chapter Is The Erimeter And The Yoni, Seventh Chapter Is Tests For Measurements, Eighth Chapter Is Hindu Fractions And Limiting Values, Ninth Chapter Is The Sacrificial Altars, Tenth Chapter Is Town Planning, Twelfth Chapter Is Sculpture, Thirteenth Chapter Is About Silpis, Who Are They?, Fourteenth Chapter Is Conclusion. In The Last Of The Book Dictionary Of Architectural Terms, Bibliography And Index Has Been Given.
Town Planning in Ancient India
Author: Binode Behari DuttPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Śilpa in Indian Tradition
Author: R. N. MisraPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sculptors
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Of art, artists, and the canon defining Indian sculpture.
Mayamata
Author: Bruno DagensPublisher: Motilal Banarsidass
ISBN: 8178224976
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
The Mayamata is a Vastusastra, that is to says a treatise on dwelling and as such, it deals with all the facets of gods temple dwellings, from the choice of a site to the iconography of temple walls. It contains many precise descriptions of villages and towns as of temples, houses, mansions and palaces. It gives indications for the selection of proper orientation, of the right dimension and of appropriate building materials. It intends to be a manual for the architect and a guidebook for the layman. Well thought of by the traditional architects (sthapatis) of South India, this treatise is of interest at a time when technical traditions, in all fields are being scrutinized for their possible modern application. The Mayamata has so far been translated into Tamil and into French. The present English version is based upon the edition, with French translation, previously published by Dr. Bruno Dagens in the Publication Series of the French Institute of Indology (Pondicherry).
Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture
Author: Satish GroverPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
This book takes the reader through the centuries and gives a rich insight into India's heritage and architecture. For years the preserve of scholars, this is a presentation of the myrad forms, school and styles of architecture in an informative yet reader-friendly manner focusing on aspects of Indian aesthetics, principles of engineering, history and philosophies, replete with brilliant visuals and illuminating perspectives.