Silparatnakosa of Sthapaka Niranjana Mahapatra: a glossary of Orissan temple architecture, Skt. text, critically ed. with Eng. tr. and illus.,
₹ 1200.00
The Silparatnakosa is a 17th century Orissan text composed by Sthapaka Niranjana Mahapatra describing all the parts of the temple types of Orissa such as the Manjusri and Khakara. It also contains a section on sculpture on image-making (Pratimalaksana). This text though much later than the temples described reflects the still living tradition and it contributes much to clarify the terminology of Orissan temple architecture. The text has been edited from three palmleaf manuscript and translated with numerous illustrations.
ISBN 13: 9788120812161
ISBN 10: 8120812166
Year: 2009
Language: ENGLISH
Pages etc.: 100p., 23cm.
Binding: Paperback
Subject(s): Fine Arts
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