Hindu-Buddhist Architecture in Southeast Asia /

Hindu-Buddhist Architecture in Southeast Asia /

Hinduism and Buddhism have in Southeast Asia prompted impressive architecture, including Angkor Vat and the Borubodur, with a lasting influence on the architecture of the area. This book is the first stylistic history of Hindu-Buddhist architecture in the area from the beginning until today. The con...

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Main Author: Chihara, Daigoro (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 1996.

Series: Asian Studies - Book Archive pre-2000.
Studies in Asian Art and Archaeology ; 19

Subjects:

Architecture > Southeast Asia.
Buddhist architecture > Southeast Asia.
Hindu architecture > Southeast Asia.

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Call Number: DS503

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Summary:Hinduism and Buddhism have in Southeast Asia prompted impressive architecture, including Angkor Vat and the Borubodur, with a lasting influence on the architecture of the area. This book is the first stylistic history of Hindu-Buddhist architecture in the area from the beginning until today. The contrasts and similarities described between the religious structures of the different countries shed light on the religious history of the area.
Physical Description:1 online resource (437 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004644960