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Introduction to Indian Architecture (Hardcover with Jacket)

Bindia Thapar
Surat Kumar Manto, Suparna Bhalla, Illustrator
Publisher:
Periplus Editions
ISBN:
9780794600112
Format:
Hardcover
Date Published:
3/15/2005
Illustrations:
400 full-photos; watercolors; maps and plans
Number of Pages:
144
Length:
9.25
Width:
8.75
Weight:
32 oz
$24.95
Quantity:

Take a journey through Indian architecture from the dawn of civilization to the present with this colorful, attractive survey. Styles examined here include Hindu, Jain, Mughal (Islamic) and colonial (British) architecture, culminating in landmarks still existent today. Themes such as water architecture and the architecture of science also figure prominently, giving many westerners their first glimpse of these styles.

The informative text, complemented by 400 photographs, watercolors, maps and plans, provide compelling evidence of India's influence on building design throughout history.

Author Bio

Bindia Thapar has worked in the field of design for several years. She is a visiting lecturer at the School of Architecture and Planning in New Delhi, and has illustrated several children's' books.

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