Author Description
This book is an introduction to the magnificent world of the Khajuraho temples; their history, patronage, court culture, religion, iconography, and distinctive features of the sculptures and architecture. Addressed to the general reader by an expert on the subject, this book systematically describes the twenty-two temples and the three museums at the site.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the historical, religious, and architectural significance of the Khajuraho temple complex in India. Author Devangana Desai, a recognized expert in the field, utilizes her extensive knowledge to provide a systematic overview of the site's patronage and cultural context. The text serves as a comprehensive guide, bridging the gap between academic research and the interests of the general reader by detailing the evolution of the site's unique iconography and structural design.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed descriptions of twenty-two individual temples located at the Khajuraho site.
- Analysis of the court culture and religious practices that influenced the temple construction.
- Examination of the specific iconographic features found within the site's sculptures.
- A guide to the three museums maintained at the Khajuraho location.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and scholars regard this work as a foundational introduction for those seeking to understand the complexities of Indian temple architecture. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose, which makes dense historical and artistic information accessible to a non-specialist audience.
Page Count:
132
Publication Date:
2000-12-27
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195656431
ISBN-13:
9780195656435
Religion
History
Architecture
Religious buildings
India
Art History
Middle Eastern
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