Marvels of

From: New Straits Times | Date: January 9, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Reviewed by Fazli Ibrahim
New Straits Times
01-09-2005
Marvels of
Byline: Reviewed by Fazli Ibrahim
Edition: 2*
Column: Between the lines
Type: Book review

INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN ARCHITECTURE by Bindia Thapar illustrations by Suparna Bhalla and Surat Kumar Manto Periplus, pp144

WITH A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED HISTORY OF BUILDING monuments, it's not surprising that Indian architects of the past were inspired to create marvels that deserve the tag of world wonders.
This tome is a compact study of Indian architecture, detailing its early origins in the lost cities of the Indus Valley, and ...

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