| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 182 pages) : illustrations (some color), plans |
| Summary |
<I>The Tämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka</i> focuses on one distinctive Buddhist architectural practice from pre-modern Sri Lanka - the construction of Buddha image-houses on elevated wooden platforms supported by stone pillars. As a centre of Buddhism, Sri Lanka has a rich tradition of erecting Buddha image-houses, the origin of which dates to the fifth century. Yet, the <i>ṭämpiṭavihāra</i> tradition only existed from the thirteenth to the nineteenth centuries. The <i>ṭämpiṭavihāra</i> is an exceptional type of image-house, not only for its specific timeframe and unique construction technology, but also for its complex architectural conception of the Buddhist worldview and soteriology. This book examines the significant aspects of <i>ṭämpiṭavihāra</i> architecture and documents some of the distinctive examples of <i>ṭämpiṭavihāra</i> with an analysis of their architectural design and symbolic content |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-175) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Buddhist architecture -- Sri Lanka.
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Buddhist temples -- Sri Lanka.
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ARCHITECTURE -- Buildings -- Landmarks & Monuments.
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Buddhist architecture
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Buddhist temples
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Sri Lanka
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Silva, Kapila D., author
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| ISBN |
9781785277504 |
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1785277502 |
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