ID | 001978 |
Call Number | 720.954/GRO |
Title Proper | Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture |
Language | ENG |
Author | Grover, Satish |
Publication | New Delhi, Roli & Janssen BV, 2006. |
Description | 144p Red Spine |
Note | Describes 14 architectural monuments which represent the supreme creations of the many civilizations and religions that prospered in India. |
Note | Introduction A perspective view of traditional Indian architecture Karla Cave ; Womb of calm Sanchi Stupa : Centred sublimity Kailashnath Temple : Pure rock concert Khajuraho : To God, to love Sun temple ; Chariot of fire Dilwara Temple : Dazzling wealth Meenakshi temple : Into the light of darkness Vijayanagar : Divine city Qutub Minra : Ascent of the crescent Fatehpur Sikri : Grand red folly Gol Gumbaz : Bubble over bleakness Padmanabhapuram : Feminine timber Jaisalmer : Curved in sand Taj Mahal : Phantasmal perfection Glossary Bibliography |
Standard Number | 8174362932 |
Price. Qualification | Rs.595(Hb) |
Classification Number | 720.954 |
Key Words | IGCSE ; Architecture - India ; UOI - Monuments ; UOI - Civilization |