Vastusastra: Ancient Indian Architecture and Civil Engineering
Altekar, Rahul Vishwas (Dr.)
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Book ID : 19522
ISBN-10 : 81-246-0246-8 / 8124602468
ISBN-13 : 978-81-246-0246-1 / 9788124602461
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2010
Edition : (Second Edition)
Language : English
xiv, 296p., 7 Figs., Tables, App., Bib., Gloss., Index, 23 cm. (Rediscovering Indian Literary Classics, no. 12)
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
Through there has been considerable intrest in vastusastra recent in times and the orientational aspect of vastusastra have been often discussed, little is known of the essential elements that constitute vastusastra and its scientific application in the present day. Based ion extensive research, the work, Vastusastra attempts to address this aspect. Examining comprehensively the subject of vastusastra: its conceptual roots in Silpasastra ans its later evolution as dealt with in the Vedas the Epic literature, Arthasastra, literature on Ayurveda and Kamasutra literature, the volume analyses technical aspects of vastusastra which envolved desicion making and actual construction methods, art of engineering and role and responsibilities of engineers and aspect related to land materials and ritual associated with use of building after its construction.
