Описание: Greek temples captivate anyone with an interest in antiquity, and the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columnar orders that clad them launched the classical architectural tradition down to modern times. This title proposes new theories in both areas as it elucidates the nature and function of Greek architecture.
Название: Angkor: Cities and Temples ISBN: 0500974586 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780500974582 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Рейтинг: Цена: 7920.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This pictorial record celebrates the cities and temples of Angkor in Southeast Asia. The buildings, dating from the 9th to the 13th century, include the temples of Ta Prohm and Preah Kahn, and the Angkor Wat itself. A discussion of Khmer society, kingship, religion and culture is also included.
Название: Temples of Gold ISBN: 0500975965 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780500975961 Издательство: Thames & Hudson Цена: 6600.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The exuberant wall paintings found in the Buddhist temples of Thailand enchant the eye and spirit with their subtle colour, lyrical line and vivid depiction of mythological and secular scenes inspired by ancient texts. These little-known masterpieces, reproduced here in exquisite detail, speak to us across the centuries with joy, humour and grace. Santi Leksukhum's text traces the complex history of these paintings. It examines the development of their distinctive style, from the arrival of Buddhism, to the overwhelming influence of the royal workshops of Bangkok, to the incorporation of Buddhist techniques as Thailand opened up to the West in the mid-nineteenth century. The rulers, who were believed to have divine power, imposed strict codes on subject matter, imagery and composition. Despite the extreme stylization, we see the hand of the artist in the freshness of the brushstrokes. The murals embrace opposing elements - the sacred and the profane, formality and spontaneity, the real and the imaginary - and combine them in harmonious compositions of startling beauty. The renowned French photographer Gilles Mermet made several expeditions to Thailand to photograph these magnificen
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