Encyclopedia of Indian Temple Architecture: South India, Upper Dravidadesa, Early Phase, A.D. 550-1075
Philadelphia: American Institute of Indian Studies / University of Pennsylvania Press, 1986. Hardcover. 2 volumes. xiv,249pp. Plates volume unpaginated. Gilt decorated blue cloth with gilt lettering to cover and spine in original dj's. Minor staining to front board on text volume. Slight creasing and staining to dj's. Decorated endpapers. "This second set in a series covering the full range of Indian Temple Architecture surveys early temples in Upper Dravidadesa, particularly those of the Calukyas of Badami and of Vengi and the Rastrakutas of Malkhed. Other dynasties discussed are the Alupas, Telugu-Codas and Vaidumbas, Gangas, Nolambas, Santaras, and the early Hoysalas." The chapters are arranged by region and dynasty and are profusely illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Very good condition. vg. Item #14478
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