Davison, Julian.

Introduction to Balinese architecture / Julian Davison ; illustrations by Bruce Granquist, Mubinas Hanafi, and Nengah Enu ; photographs by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni. - Singapore : Periplus, c2003. - 80 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. - Periplus Asian architecture. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 80).

Balinese architecture and belief systems - The Balinese architectural lexicon - Architecture and social status - Building materials and construction techniques - Layout of the compound - The dwelling compound - Pavilions - Decorative features - The Balinese village - Public buildings - Balinese palaces - Water pavilions - Bali aga architecture - Balinese temples and shrines - The archetypal temple - A resting place for the gods - Ornamentation and lconography - A typology of temples - Village temples - Death and the afterlife - Sacred rice and subak temples - Cave temples and rock-cut sanctuaries - Sacred bathing places - The majapahit past - The nirartha legacy - Pure besakih - Pura luhur uluwatu - Contemporary hotels and resorts - Contemporary residences - Gardens and water features.

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