The archaeology of sacred spaces : the temple in western India, 2nd century BCE-8th century CE
Bibliographie
- Auteurs : Mishra Susan Verma ; Ray Himanshu Prabha ;
- Editeurs : London New York, NY Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group ;
- Date d'édition : 2017
- ISBN : 978-1-138-67920-7, 1-138-67920-8
- Sujets : Architecture religieuse -- Histoire -- Inde -- Gujerat (Inde), Lieux sacrés, Rites et cérémonies, Anthropologie religieuse
- Comprend : The archaeology of sacred spaces
- Langue(s) : Anglais
- Description matérielle : 1 vol. ([xi]-283 p.), : Ill., cartes, 23 cm
- Pays de publication : Royaume-Uni, États-Unis
- Collection (notice d'ensemble) : Archaeology and religion in South Asia
Notes
La ressource est également disponible en version électronique ; Bibliogr. p. [250]-275. Notes bibliogr. en fin de chapitres. Index
Résumé
L'éditeur indique : 'This volume focuses on the religious shrine in western India as an institution of cultural integration in the period spanning 200 BCE to 800 CE. It presents an analysis of religious architecture at multiple levels, both temporal and spatial, and distinguishes it as a ritual instrument that integrates individuals and communities into a cultural fabric. The work shows how these structures emphasise on communication with a host of audiences such as the lay worshipper, the ritual specialist, the royalty and the elite as well as the artisan and the sculptor. It also examines religious imagery, inscriptions, traditional lore and Sanskrit literature. The book will be of special interest to researchers and scholars of ancient Indian history, Hinduism, religious studies, architecture and South Asian studies.'