Art and Architecure of South Asia Changes and Continuity
Dhar, R.N.
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Book ID : 36927
ISBN-10 : 81-7884-782-5 / 8178847825
ISBN-13 : 978-81-7884-782-5 / 9788178847825
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2011
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
280p., Bib., Index, 23 cm.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- 1. Introduction. 2. Indian Architecture through the ages. 3. Gothic Architecure. 4. Sultanate Architecure. 5. Forms and Typologies. 6. Sites and Monuments.
DESCRIPTION
As Hinduism and Buddhism were introduced to Southeast Asia, their traditions were altered to conform to the traditions of the indigenous peoples. Works predating outside influence were generally made of perishable materials and have not survived. Neolithic sites n the area produced stone tools, baskets, and pottery. The Bronze age in Southeast Asia dates from about 800 BC; by c.500 BC there were recognizable division between those cultures influenced by China and those influenced by India. The Dongson (or Dong Son) culture, which was centered around the Tonkin gulf in present-day Vietnam, was notable among those drawing influence from China. From this culture various artifacts of great beauty have been excavated such as bronze dagger hilts, ornaments, lamps, and tomb furnishings.
