The Ṭämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka: elevated image-houses in Buddhist architecture

<i>The Ṭämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka</i> focuses on one distinctive Buddhist architectural practice from pre-modern Sri Lanka - the construction of Buddha image-houses on elevated wooden platforms supported by stone pillars. As a centre of Buddhism, Sri Lanka has a rich tradition of erecti...

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Hauptverfasser: Chandrasekera, D. P. ca. 20./21. Jh (VerfasserIn), Silva, Kapila D. ca. 20./21. Jh (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London Anthem Press 2021
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Zusammenfassung:<i>The Ṭämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka</i> focuses on one distinctive Buddhist architectural practice from pre-modern Sri Lanka - the construction of Buddha image-houses on elevated wooden platforms supported by stone pillars. As a centre of Buddhism, Sri Lanka has a rich tradition of erecting Buddha image-houses, the origin of which dates to the fifth century. Yet, the <i>ṭämpiṭavihāra</i> tradition only existed from the thirteenth to the nineteenth centuries. The <i>ṭämpiṭavihāra</i> is an exceptional type of image-house, not only for its specific timeframe and unique construction technology, but also for its complex architectural conception of the Buddhist worldview and soteriology. This book examines the significant aspects of <i>ṭämpiṭavihāra</i> architecture and documents some of the distinctive examples of <i>ṭämpiṭavihāra</i> with an analysis of their architectural design and symbolic content
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Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xi, 182 Seiten)
ISBN:9781785277504

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