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Summary: a truly exceptional book of an extraordinary architecture
Review: At last, a moderately priced book that captures the beauty of one of the world's great archi- tectures. The unique forms and textures of Hindu architecture are an invaluable inspiration to the creative artist, and for that reason alone, I highly recommend this book as an important addition to the artist's library.
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Summary: Very Delicious Temple book
Review: Haven't yet hit too much of the content, but it's a wonderful publication in it's photography and high-quality publication value... Great pictures, great detail, and from what I see, the discussion of the temple architeture and sculpture looks equally promising. Definitely more of an art and architecture book about temples, than a book about Hinduism it's temples.
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Summary: Very Delicious Temple book
Review: Haven't yet hit too much of the content, but it's a wonderful publication in it's photography and high-quality publication value... Great pictures, great detail, and from what I see, the discussion of the temple architeture and sculpture looks equally promising. Definitely more of an art and architecture book about temples, than a book about Hinduism it's temples.
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Summary: Taschen World Architecture series is a hit
Review: I traveled in India for six months in 1997-98 and am now reliving the visit, thanks to this wonderful visual survey. A great feast for the eye. Best of the India photo books.If you liked this book, you might also want to check out other photo books of India that examine areas differently...for instance, there is a wonderful illustration book by a British artist (can't recall his name now; he also did a book on Italy as well)...and a fabulous in-depth book on Varanasi, called Benares Seen From Within, by Richard Lannoy. This book is a must-have. Taschen has published a spectacular book called Indian Interiors, which is a real spectacle of wealthy people's fabulous homes and a few peasant places, too.
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Summary: the BEST BOOK ON THE RELIGIOOUS AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF INDI
Review: It is fifficult fo find a book on this subject which is equal or better!. It gives a comprehensive description of ancient Indian architecture than spans several thousands of years. The photographs should be commented for giving the finest details all all the intricae pattersn. The construction details even provide information about the materials used, floor plan dimensions, sculpture techniques etc. Best of all, there is even map locations so someone can visit these hlly sites for themselves! This book is a real pilgrimage tour of India and much more! I would highly recommend this book for historians, philosophers and especially "people Of Indian Origin (PIO) whose ancesors came from India over a century or more and have little contact with the former mainland as are many Indian residents here in Trinidad & Tobago and elsewhere.
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Summary: the BEST BOOK ON THE RELIGIOOUS AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF INDI
Review: It is fifficult fo find a book on this subject which is equal or better!. It gives a comprehensive description of ancient Indian architecture than spans several thousands of years. The photographs should be commented for giving the finest details all all the intricae pattersn. The construction details even provide information about the materials used, floor plan dimensions, sculpture techniques etc. Best of all, there is even map locations so someone can visit these hlly sites for themselves! This book is a real pilgrimage tour of India and much more! I would highly recommend this book for historians, philosophers and especially "people Of Indian Origin (PIO) whose ancesors came from India over a century or more and have little contact with the former mainland as are many Indian residents here in Trinidad & Tobago and elsewhere.
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