Temples of Deccan India - Hindu and Jain, 7th to 13th Centuries (Michell George)(Pevná vazba)

- A visually stunning exploration of the Deccan Indian architectural history - A matching companion book to Islamic Architecture of Deccan India (ACC Art Books, 2018) - Blueprint-style plans of temples accompany 300+ photographs - Contains maps guiding would-be travelers to these temple sites This beautifully illustrated book showcases the Hindu and Jain temples of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka built prior to the invasion of peninsular India by the Delhi sultans at the end of the 13th century. Unlike temples in many other parts of India, those of the Deccan are well preserved, with their wealth of figural and decorative carvings miraculously intact. They demonstrate the development of Indian sacred architecture and art over a span of more than 600 years. Focusing on some 50 historical sites, the Temple Architecture of Deccan India begins with artificially
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