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MAHARALIPURAM by R. Nagaswamy (2011 UK-Trade Paper){K4}
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9780198071273
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198071272
ISBN-13
9780198071273
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109184728
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
108 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Mahabalipuram
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Archaeology, Asia / India & South Asia, History / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Travel, Architecture, Social Science, History
Series
Monumental Legacy Ser.
Format
Uk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
5.8 Oz
Item Length
8.3 in
Item Width
5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
954.82
Table Of Content
Series Editor's Preface; List of Illustrations; Preface and Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1. Artists and their Material; Chapter 2. Authorship; Chapter 3. Rajasimha the Builder; Chapter 4. List of Monuments; Chapter 5. Monuments; Chapter 6. Mamallapuram through the Centuries; Practical Tips and Information; Glossary; Further Reading
Synopsis
Built in 700 CE by the famous Pallava king Rajasimha, Mahabalipuram is a unique monument where art form combines with religion and legends. Also known as Mamallapuram, it showcases the best of Tamil art and architecture. The beauty of the monument is further enhanced by its location on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the latter significantly influencing the creations. Part of the prestigious Monumental Legacy series, this book presents a graphic account of the site and its monuments-mandapas (cave temples), rathas (chariots), open air bas-reliefs, and structural temples. Arjuna's penance to obtain Pashupata weapon from Lord Shiva; Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura; Vishnu's incarnation as varaha; Goddess Lakshmi, personification of beauty; Krishna lifting the Govardhana Hill-all familiar legends come alive in Mahabalipuram. The author also surveys other related sculptures, panels, and inscriptions like Adivaraha cave, Mahishasura Mardini cave and panel, Varaha cave and panel, and the shore temple. This book will be indispensable for the informed tourists visiting the site. It will also be useful for students and scholars of history, cultural studies, and art and architecture., Mahabalipuram is a unique monument that showcases the best of Tamil art and architecture. This book presents a graphic account of the site and its monuments-cave temples, chariots, open air bas-reliefs, structural temples and numerous sculptures.
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