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Barabudur: Archaeological Description (5 Vols.)
0Original price was: ₹18,000.00.₹11,700.00Current price is: ₹11,700.00.Discover the unparalleled grandeur of Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Java’s most magnificent monument. This 5-volume set, “Borobudur: Archaeological Description,” offers an in-depth exploration of this early 9th-century AD architectural marvel. Featuring nine receding terraces adorned with approximately 1500 intricate relief sculptures depicting the life of Buddha and Buddhist stories, it’s a testament to Hindu-Javan culture. Delve into the fine quality of its immense decorations, extensive relief work, and numerous Buddha images. Based on ancient texts from Sarvastivada and Vajrayana Buddhism, this comprehensive archaeological and architectural description is essential for history buffs, art enthusiasts, and scholars of Buddhist studies. Explore this wonder of the world with “The Bookish Owl.”
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Barabudur: Archaeological Description,Vol.1
0₹1,170.00Explore the unparalleled grandeur of Barabudur with this definitive archaeological description. Journey through Java’s ninth-century marvel, a colossal structure celebrated for its 1500 detailed relief sculptures depicting the Buddha’s life and epic Buddhist tales, drawing from ancient Indian texts. This scholarly volume meticulously details its architectural evolution and artistic mastery, offering profound insights into Hindu-Javan culture and global Buddhist heritage. Essential for historians, archaeologists, and students of ancient Asian art and architecture.
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Barabudur: Archaeological Description,Vol.2
0Original price was: ₹1,800.00.₹1,170.00Current price is: ₹1,170.00.Embark on a captivating journey to Java, Indonesia, with “Barabudur: Archaeological Description, Vol. 2.” This essential volume offers an in-depth exploration of Barabudur, a breathtaking 9th-century Buddhist monument renowned as a world wonder. Discover its nine receding terraces, intricate stupas, and four galleries adorned with approximately 1500 sculpted panels depicting the life of the Buddha and ancient Buddhist tales. This book delves into the fine quality of its immense decorations, extensive relief sculptures, and numerous Buddha images, highlighting its unique character. Based on Sarvastivada and Vajrayana schools of Buddhism and ancient texts like Avadanas and Jatakas, “Barabudur: Archaeological Description, Vol. 2” is an indispensable resource for understanding this magnificent Hindu-Javan cultural creation. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those fascinated by Buddhist art and architecture. Add this comprehensive archaeological description to your collection from The Bookish Owl today.
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Barabudur: Archaeological Description,Vol.3
0Original price was: ₹5,000.00.₹3,250.00Current price is: ₹3,250.00.Explore the magnificent Barabudur monument in Java, Indonesia, with this comprehensive archaeological description. Volume 3 of this seminal work details the early ninth-century A.D. structure, renowned for its nine receding terraces and intricate galleries adorned with approximately 1500 sculptured panels depicting the life of the Buddha and Buddhist stories. Delve into the fusion of massive grandeur and exquisite craftsmanship, where ‘artists conceived like giants and finished like jewelers.’ This book, based on extensive research and photographic surveys from the early 20th century, offers deep insights into the Hindu-Javan culture and the Buddhist narratives of the Sarvastivada and Vajrayana schools. A must-have for enthusiasts of ancient architecture, Buddhist art, and Indonesian history.
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Barabudur: Archaeological Description,Vol.4
0Original price was: ₹5,000.00.₹3,250.00Current price is: ₹3,250.00.Explore the grandeur of Barabudur, a 9th-century Javanese marvel, in this detailed archaeological description. Volume 4 of this seminal work delves into the intricate reliefs depicting Buddhist life, inspired by Sarvastivada and Vajrayana traditions and ancient texts like Avadanas and Jatakas. Discover the fusion of massive scale and exquisite craftsmanship that makes Barabudur a world wonder. This book offers unparalleled insights into the Hindu-Javan culture and the rich Buddhist narratives sculpted onto this magnificent monument. Perfect for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and those fascinated by ancient wonders, this publication is essential for understanding one of Indonesia’s most iconic sites.
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Barabudur: Archaeological Description,Vol.5
0Original price was: ₹5,000.00.₹3,250.00Current price is: ₹3,250.00.Explore the awe-inspiring Barabudur, Indonesia’s magnificent ninth-century Buddhist monument. This volume, ‘Barabudur: Archaeological Description, Vol.5’, delves into the intricate details of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover its nine terraces, adorned with approximately 1500 sculpted panels depicting the life of the Buddha and Buddhist stories, drawing from ancient texts like Avadanas and Jatakas. Marvel at the colossal grandeur and exquisite artistry that blends massive scale with delicate craftsmanship. A significant contribution to understanding Hindu-Javan culture, this book offers a profound exploration of one of the world’s most unique architectural wonders. Ideal for history buffs, art enthusiasts, and those fascinated by Buddhist art and archaeology. Find this essential guide at The Bookish Owl.
