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The symbolism of the stupa /
A close analysis of the architecture of the stupa-a Buddhist symbolic form that is found throughout South, Southeast, and East Asia. The author, who trained as an architect, examines both the physical and metaphysical levels of these buildings, which derive their meaning and significance from Buddhi...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Ithaca, N.Y. :
Southeast Asia Program, Cornell University,
1985.
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| Colección: | Studies on Southeast Asia.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | A close analysis of the architecture of the stupa-a Buddhist symbolic form that is found throughout South, Southeast, and East Asia. The author, who trained as an architect, examines both the physical and metaphysical levels of these buildings, which derive their meaning and significance from Buddhist and Brahmanist influences. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (v, 407 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-407). |
| ISBN: | 9781501718960 1501718967 |