Vasantha R (132 results)

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Condition: New. 145 38 of lates Figures, 50 Illus. (13 Col.), Maps.

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Condition: New. pp. xiv + 210, Frontispiece, 33 Figures, Illus. (Folded & Some Col.).

Condition: New. pp. xiv + 210 Index 1st Published.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Location. 3. History. 4. Monuments. Appendices: 1. Tombs in Babayya Darga. 2. List of inscriptions. Bibliography. Illustrations. "Penugonda, is well known as one of the capitals of the Vijayanagaras, next to Hampi. Penugonda and its surroundings enjoyed importance as capitals of the different dynasties in the pre-Vijayanagara days and continued to enjoy the historical importance of eminence under the Vijayanagaras. "Penugonda geographically occupies a strategic position. It controls a threshold midway between the western ghats and the lowlands of the eastern coast. Located in the dry uplands of Rayalaseema it was not coveted by the rulers of Southern India because it commanded a fertile environment but because the rugged hill on which the fort was built provided them with a stronghold in a crucial area. The Hoysalas established an outpost here so as to defend their conquests against their rivals in the east. When the rulers of Vijayanagara replaced the Hoysalas, Bukka moved to Penugonda. This indicated the thrust towards the south of this newborn empire. "Special attention has been devoted in this book to the religious history of this town which was a centre of worship for Hindus, Jains and Muslims as numerous rulers built and maintained temples and mosques. In addition to evaluating the inscriptions,the author has provided detailed plans and descriptions of the major temples and surveyed the images installed in these temples. This will be of special interest to art historians.".…

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Contents Foreword. Acknowledgments. 1. Introduction. 2. History of Geometry of Art. 3. Proportion and linear geometry applicable in art & architecture. 3. Symmetry and proportion in vastu and shilpa. 4. Geometrical analysis of the ground plan of religious buildings. Bibliography. Index. This book explores whether the beauty or perfection of a building or an architectural monument is just a matter of luck and individual taste or whether the builders and architects had explicit rules and canons of proportion and design. What were the doctrines or schools of thought that inspired the architects and sculptors of early centuries is still an open question. This book tries to answer the question as to how the temples churches mosques etc. play a significant role in a society and why people build structures where they congregate to perform their religious practices totally different from the shape of their usual residential buildings. This book attempts to explain how geometry (Indian) was employed as a method for mensuration and composition before the appearance of our present numerical decimal system in 6 century AD. A brief explanation is also presented on how in conceptual terms of most forms of artistic expression in Indian civilization were found on the same ordering principle (balance order harmony) which was conceived as the basis of laws of creation. In Toto the aim of this book is to analyze the symmetry and proportion in vastu and silpa making use of the following steps. Firstly the book discusses the geometric analysis of sculptures with reference to space and time division and analyzes a few compositions belonging to different periods by subjecting their photographic replicas to the analysis through the digital technique. Secondly investigates the pentagonal and hexagonal symmetry related to organic and inorganic systems and applies the concept to different pieces of art and architecture. Thirdly the Golden section them is discussed and verified through the analysis of a few compositions. Lastly the concept of dynamic symmetry in the harmonic analysis of architectural monuments is discussed in detail. The rationale the book is to explore the fundamental technical principles which reflect a holistic vision typical of Indian view. 210 pp. …

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Contents Preface.1. Introduction. 2. Geographical background. 3. Historical background. 4. Religious background. 5. Islamic architecture in Rayalaseema. Conclusion. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. Mosques and tombs in Deccan especially at Rayalaseema are most celebrated and intriguing of India's Islamic Monuments. No survey of Islamic Architecture would be complete without these and yet no work has ever before considered in its entirety or in its context. In this book Rangachar Vasantha combines the most thorough study ever made of these magnificent monuments with an original investigation. The social and artistic ingenuities of the Adil Shahis Qutb Shahis and Mughals brought a fresh breeze into this region and gave a new life to Islamic art in Deccan specially Rayalaseema region and revitalized it into fresh activities which were undreamed of in the preceding ages. The most outstanding examples are Siddhi Masood Khan mosque at Adoni and Baqshi Chabumiya mosque at Amarapuram each one is unique in itself true to the architectural tradition of the past.The first part of the book scans the geographical historical and religious background in which the Islamic Monuments and its Architecture progressed in Deccan and later in the Rayalaseema region. The second part brings the monuments (mosques tombs and dargahs) into focus with a rich examination of its architectural and geometrical patterns with their esoteric and philosophical values analyzing it in relation to the Adil Shahi Qutb Shahi and Mughal tradition within which it was created. Copiously illustrated with colour plates plans and maps this is an essential book for anyone interested in Islamic art and architecture and is the perfect guide to the enthralling monuments of Rayalaseema. 196 pp.…

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