Iconography of Architectural Plans : A Study of the Influence of Buddhism and Hinduism on Plans of

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Published by D K Printworld, 2018

812460200X / 9788124602003

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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.…

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Iconography of Architectural Plans : A Study of the Influence of Buddhism and Hinduism on Plans of
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Fredrick W Bunce
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D K Printworld
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2018
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Hardcover
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English
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