Introduction to Balinese Architecture - Couverture rigide

Davison, Julian

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0794600719 ISBN 13 : 9780794600716

Editeur : Periplus Editions/Berkeley Books Pte Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

This book is intended to provide the visitor to Bali with a step-by-step guide to the complexities of Balinese domestic and religious architecture. Watercolour illustrations of panoramas, important sites, building types, design concepts, and construction techniques complement a concise, informative text and help to elucidate the meaning of many of the places that visitors will see during a stay on the island.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In this one-of-a-kind book, author Julian Davison provides a comprehensive guide to Balinese architectural forms, the Balinese belief system, the rituals associated with building, the materials and construction techniques, and the intricate ornamentation used. Over 100 watercolour illustrations and photographs provide a clear picture of the island s architecture as well as an eye-opening look at a culture and a people that have captivated the world s imagination.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Periplus Editions/Berkeley Books Pte Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0794600719
• ISBN 13: 9780794600716
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible