Mahabalipuram

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-19-807127-3
Verlag: Hurst & Co.

Buch, Englisch, 108 Seiten, Format (B × H): 165 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 522 g

Reihe: Monumental Legacy Series

Mahabalipuram is one of the most popular tourist spots in Tamil Nadu
Author is a well-known archaeologist
Well illustrated with 23 black-and-white photographs, 10 line drawings and 8 colour photographs

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 ist 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 ist 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.

Zielgruppe

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, art and architecture, and numerous sculptures.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nagaswamy, R.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Gebäudetypen Sakralbauten
• Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Kunststile Asiatische Kunst

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

R. Nagaswamy served a Vice-Chancellor, Kanchipuram University.