Description
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking survey of the Buddhist architecture of Southeast Asia, abundantly illustrated with new colour photography and 3-D renderings.
Trade Review"This book is fresh, relevant, and important and will be an indispensable addition for all libraries and museums." --Ronald G. Knapp, author of China's Living House: Folk Beliefs, Symbols, and Household Ornamentation and Chinese Bridges Selected for Women's Wear Daily's fall book round-up, "Elements of Style" Publisher's Weekly Illustrated Gift Book Selection
Table of ContentsA Chronology of Selected Buddhist Monuments 6 Preface 9 The Theoretical Framework 14 MYANMAR 37 I. Architectural History 40 II. Architectural Characteristics 52 III. Selected Examples 75 VIETNAM 87 I. Architectural History 90 II. Architectural Characteristics 105 III. Selected Examples 113 INDONESIA 125 I. Architectural History 128 II. Architectural Characteristics 135 III. Selected Examples 145 CAMBODIA 157 I. Architectural History 160 II. Architectural Characteristics 169 III. Selected Examples 181 THAILAND 189 I. Architectural History 192 II. Architectural Characteristics 215 III. Selected Examples 225 LAOS 237 I. Architectural History 240 II. Architectural Characteristics 251 III. Selected Examples 261 Glossary 271 Bibliography 277 Index 278 Production Team
