Water Architecture In South Asia
Download and Read Water Architecture In South Asia full books in PDF, ePUB, and Kindle. Read online free Water Architecture In South Asia ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Water Architecture in South Asia
Author | : Julia Hegewald |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 386 |
Release | : 2022-08-01 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9004502661 |
Download Water Architecture in South Asia Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Water architecture in South Asia represents some of the most beautiful and spectacular building achievements of the region. This study provides a holistic approach to the subject, suggesting common links and regional contrasts between types of water structures and their contexts, with a comprehensive interpretation of the history and meaning of water architecture in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Five types of water structures are identified. Their development is traced from simple to more complex forms, considering how these accommodate secular and religious functions, and present expressions of sacred and royal authority. This publication is the first reference work on the subject. Many of the structures discussed and illustrated here have never been published before. Its comprehensive approach will have a wide relevance for other South Asian disciplines.