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Temple Architecture and Art of the Early Chalukyas

Temple Architecture and Art of the Early Chalukyas : Badami, Mahakuta, Aihole, Pattadakal Book

Temple Architecture and Art of the Early Chalukyas : Badami, Mahakuta, Aihole, Pattadakal

By George Michell

Category: Architecture Books
ISBN: 978-93-83098-33-0
MRP: 2500

The temples of the Early Chalukyas, dating from the 6th to 8th centuries, are unrivalled in all of India for their comparatively early date and unusually complete condition, the remarkable juxtaposition of their different constructional techniques and building styles, and for the sheer beauty of their figural and decorative carvings. In spite of their outstanding significance, these monuments have until now lacked a publication that does justice to their architecture and sculpture. This volume is the first to fully describe and illustrate the Early Chalukya temples in Badami, and nearby Mahakuta, Aihole and Pattadakal, all situated on or near to the Malprabha river in central Karnataka. Michell’s definitive text is complemented by more than 100 of his measured drawings taken from his PhD, which present the most thorough graphic documentation ever undertaken. These are accompanied by about 200 splendid, newly commissioned photographs by Surendra Kumar.

Temple Architecture and Art of the Early Chalukyas
George Michell

George Michell is an architect by training, having received his education in Melbourne. He furthered his academic pursuits by earning a PhD in Indian Archaeology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. His doctoral research focused on Early Chalukya temples. Throughout his career, he has been engaged in various documentation and research projects, with his most recent work being in collaboration with John M. Fritz at Hampi. <b>George Michell</b> trained as an architect in Melbourne, and then obtained a PhD in Indian Archaeology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, with a dissertation on Early Chalukya temples. Since then he has undertaken numerous documentation and research projects, most recently with John M. Fritz at Hampi.

Format: Hard Cover
Size: 284x 220mm
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