Hindu-Buddhist Architecture in Southeast AsiaHinduism and Buddhism have in Southeast Asia prompted impressive architecture, including Angkor Vat and the Borubodur, with a lasting influence on the architecture of the area. This book is the first stylistic history of Hindu-Buddhist architecture in the area from the beginning until today. The contrasts and similarities described between the religious structures of the different countries shed light on the religious history of the area. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Chapter One Indigenous Culture and Indianization | 19 |
Chapter Three The Concrete Representation of Indian Cosmology | 30 |
Śrīkṣetra | 36 |
19 | 44 |
24558 | 53 |
Rāmaññadesa | 64 |
Cambodia | 72 |
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Angkor period Angkor Wat archaeological architectural history Arjuno Ayutthaya Banteay Srei Baphuon Bayon Borobudur brick Buddha Image building Burma caitya-gṛha Cambodia Candi Kalasan Candi Loro Jonggrang Candi Mendut Candi Pawon Candi Sewu capital cella central Java Central Javanese period centre century Cham Champa Chedi Chinese Coedès complex construction cultural sphere Dieng Plateau DJKI dynasty early Indianization East Javanese period eastern Java EFEO Elevation of Candi erected example excavations Fu-nan gallery Gunung Hindu Hindu-Buddhist architecture Hinduism Indian culture indigenous Indonesian inscriptions Jambi Javanese Jayavarman Kedu king kingdom Location of Monuments Luang Mahāyāna Buddhism main sanctuary Mandalay Mi-son Pagan Pagoda Phnom Phnom Bakheng Plan of Candi podium Prambanan Prasat Preah radiating arches Rāmāyaṇa region reliefs religion religious remains roof Sailendra Satchanalai Southeast Asia Śrīkṣetra Śrīvijaya stone structure stupa style Sukhothai temple terrace Thai Thailand tower vihāra walls Wat Mahathat Wat Phra