
Vastusastra: ancient Indian architecture and civil engineering, retrospects and prospects
Altekar, Rahul Vishwas
Edition: New Delhi
₹ 680.00
Rediscovering Indian Literary Classics, No.12
Title in : Examining comprehensively the subject of vastusastra: its conceptual roots in Silpasastra and its later evolution as dealt with in the Vedas. the Epic literature, Arthasastra, literature on ayurveda and Kamasutra literature, the volume analyses technical aspects of vastusastra by concentrating on the essential elements (angas) of vastusastra which involve decision-making and actual construction methods, art of engineering and role and responsibilities of engineers, and aspects related to land materials and rituals associated with use of building after its construction.
ISBN 13: 9788124602461
ISBN 10: 8124602468
Edition: New Delhi
Year: 2010
Subject(s): Fine Arts
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