Iconography of Architectural Plans: A Study of the Influence of Buddhism and Hinduism on Plans of South and Southeast Asia
by Fredrick W Bunce
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- New/new
- ISBN 10
- 812460200X
- ISBN 13
- 9788124602003
- Seller
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Jelutong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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About This Item
New Delhi: Dk Printworld, 2002. Hardcover. New/new. As with much religious architecture, the temples of Hinduism and Buddhism are imbued with symbolism, not only in the art and statues (if any), but also in the design of the buildings themselves. In this monumental work, Professor Bunce analyses the structures of temples stretching from India to Southeast Asia to explain the guiding principles of and messages intended to be conveyed by the builders. New Hardback in a New Dust Jacket. 563 pages with around 400 figures and line drawings and an index. Weight: 2.3 kg. Post free within Malaysia, but may incur additional charges when posted elsewhere
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- Bookseller
- The Penang Bookshelf (MY)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- AS513
- Title
- Iconography of Architectural Plans: A Study of the Influence of Buddhism and Hinduism on Plans of South and Southeast Asia
- Author
- Fredrick W Bunce
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New New
- Jacket Condition
- new
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 812460200X
- ISBN 13
- 9788124602003
- Publisher
- Dk Printworld
- Place of Publication
- New Delhi
- Date Published
- 2002
- Keywords
- South & Southeast Asia - Buddhist and Hindus Architecture
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