Oriental Architecture/1: India, Indonesia, Indochina: History of World Architecture

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Year: 1981
Pages: 227
Binding Paperback
ISBN 847810569

Product Code: 075677652X

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Mario Bussagli (au); Arcangela Santoro (au); John Shepley (tr). This volume in Rizzoli’s History of World Architecture series examines the complex architectural history of India, Indonesia, & Indochina. Mario Bussagli combines the art & architecture of these countries, enabling the reader to discover the “differentiated unity” of Asia. Whether it reflects Hindu, Buddhist, Shintoist, or Islamic cosmographies, oriental architecture embodies a profound religious spirit common to the most diverse strands of far Eastern culture & civilization. Mario Bussagli wrote the Introduction & Chapter One on India & Ceylon; & Arcangela Santoro wrote Chapter Two on Indonesia & Indochina. Includes a selected bibliography & over 300 color & black & white photos. Translated from the Italian.

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