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Oriental architecture/1 : India, Indonesia, Indochina / Mario Bussagli ; translated by John Shepley ; contribution by Arcangela Santoro

By: Contributor(s): Series: History of world architecturePublication details: New York : Rizzoli International Publications, 1989Description: 227 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0847810569
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 722 BUS
Contents:
Foreword. - Introduction. - Ch. One India And Ceylon / Mario Bussagli. - Ch. Two Indonesia And Indochina / Arcangela Santoro. - Notes. - Selected Bibliography. - Index. - List Of Photographic Credits.
Summary: This volume examines the complex architectural history of India, Indonesia, and Indochina. Mario Bussagli combines the art and architecture of these countries, enabling the reader to discover the "differentiated unity" of Asia. Whether it reflects Hindu, Buddhist, Shintoist, or Islamic cosmographies, oriental architure embodies a profound religious spirit common to the most diverse strands of Far Eastern culture and civilization. - Back cover.
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This volume is a redesigned paperback of the original Italian edition published in 1973 by Electa, S.p.a., Milan, and the English edition published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York"--T.p. verso.

Translation of: Architettura orientale.

Foreword. - Introduction. - Ch. One India And Ceylon / Mario Bussagli. - Ch. Two Indonesia And Indochina / Arcangela Santoro. - Notes. - Selected Bibliography. - Index. - List Of Photographic Credits.

This volume examines the complex architectural history of India, Indonesia, and Indochina. Mario Bussagli combines the art and architecture of these countries, enabling the reader to discover the "differentiated unity" of Asia. Whether it reflects Hindu, Buddhist, Shintoist, or Islamic cosmographies, oriental architure embodies a profound religious spirit common to the most diverse strands of Far Eastern culture and civilization. - Back cover.