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	Architecture of Mughal India. ASHER, CATHERINE B. Stock ID: 70860 Maps, illustrations, xxxi + 368pp, index, very good copy in dustjacket. The New Cambridge History of India. In this book the author presents a study of Mughal architectural achievements and the illustrations show examples of the building of this empire. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 70860) ... more	AU$155.00
	Art Tower Mito. ISOZAKI, ARATA. Stock ID: 94073 Striking full page colour photographic plates by Yasuhiro Ishimoto, text in Japanese, pictorial wrappers, quarto. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 94073) ... more	AU$25.00
	Bridges in China, Old and New. From the Ancient Chaochow Bridge to the Modern Nanking Bridge over the Yangtze. MAO, YI-SHENG. Stock ID: 11073 39pp + 50 colour & black and white illustrations, paperback, lightly worn mainly at extremities, quarto, a good copy. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 11073) ... more	AU$22.00
	Chinese Buddhist Monasteries. Their Plan and its Function as a Setting for Buddhist Monastic Life. PRIP-MOLLER, J. Stock ID: 44288 Map, black and white photographic illustrations throughout, a few coloured illustrations, 2 folding plans bound in and 4 large folding plans in rear pocket, index. 396pp. Some occasional light foxing including on one of the folding plans, repaired tear in glassine wrapper but otherwise a very good copy of an important work. Though many years since this important work was first published it is still regarded as the definitive work on the subject. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 44288) ... more	AU$550.00
	Early Buddhist Architecture in Japan. SUZUKI, KAKICHI. Stock ID: 94970 Colour and black and white photographic plates, 238pp, glossary, bibliography, index, edges trifle browned, dustjacket little foxed, contents clean and sound, a good copy. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 94970) ... more	AU$75.00
	Great Buildings of the World: Indian Temples and Palaces. EDWARDES, MICHAEL. Stock ID: 36675 Map, nearly 200 black and white photographic illustrations, twelve full-colour plates, 191pp, index, further reading, glossary, paperback. Small sellotape residue front free endpaper, trifle foxed prelims, good copy in dustjacket, now protected. The development of art and architecture in India over a period of 2,000 years. Shows the diversity of Indian art and architecture. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 36675) ... more	AU$25.00
	Heian Temples: Byodo-in and Chuson-ji. FUKUYAMA, TOSIO. Stock ID: 40900 Plans, black and white and colour illustrations, 169pp, dustjacket. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 40900) ... more	AU$38.00
	Indian Architecture. GANGOLY, O.C. Stock ID: 90396 Filled with charming black and white photographic illustrations many full page and some text illustrations, 58pp + plates, bibliography, black and white plate laid down upper cover. Ex-library with embossed library stamps preliminary pages, limp paper covered boards little worn and soiled, a sound copy. Little Books on Asiatic Art series. A charming little book evocative of publishing pre-World War II. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 90396) ... more	AU$22.00
	Indian Temples. MONOD-BRUHL, ODETTE. Stock ID: 96015 x + 131 full page black and white photographic plates + 12 pages of notes, endpapers a little browned, dustjacket, quarto. Quality mid 20th century photographic picture book featuring the temples of India. As well as showing the architectural features of the temples it also illustrates some of the sculptures found at the temples as well as local visitors. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 96015) ... more	AU$33.00
	Koji Junrei Shiga. (A Pilgrimage to Old Temples of Shiga). TEMPLES OF SHIGA. Stock ID: 94431 8 volumes. Colour photographic plates, various pagination (approximately 140 pages of text in each volume), the volumes have a slight musty odour but there is no damp damage or staining, a very good set in dustjackets. Quarto. Text in Japanese only. A most attractive set. Each volume is devoted to a different temple. Every volume contains extensive text, a chronology and photographic illustrations of the architecture, cultural objects and festivals associated with the particular temple to which the volume refers. From the library of Australian poet Harold Stewart. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 94431) ... more	AU$175.00
	Mayamata. An Indian Treatise on Housing Architecture and Iconography. DAGENS, BRUNO (TRANSLATOR). Stock ID: 123930 Black and white diagrams, 389pp, glossary, appendix, paperback. Extremities wear, short tear cover at tail of spine, signature half-title and title pages, a good, sound copy. "The Mayamata . . . deals with all facets of gods' and men's dwellings, from the choice of a site to the iconography if temple walls. It contains numerous and precise descriptions of villages and towns as well as of temples, houses, mansions and palaces. It gives indications for the selection of a proper orientation, of right dimensions and of appropriate building materials. It intends to be a manual for the architect and a guide-book for the layman." Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 123930) ... more	AU$48.00
	Nikko Toshogu. THE JAPAN TIMES. Stock ID: 94078 Map, profusely illustrated with black and white and some colour photographic plates, dustjacket, quarto. The Japan Times Photo Book. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 94078) ... more	AU$25.00
	Portuguese Monuments in Asia. An Exhibition of Photographs. INSTITUTO DE ALTA CULTURA. Stock ID: 123721 Four black and white photographic plates, 30pp, paper wrappers browned and little marked, foxed throughout, a sound copy. Plates show: The 'Bom Jesus', Old Goa; The Cathedral, Old Goa; Our Lady of the Divine Providence, Old Goa; and The fortress of Diu. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 123721) ... more	AU$28.00
	Takasaki Masaharu: An Architecture of Cosmology. Stock ID: 67688 Profuse colour and black and white photographic illustrations, 158pp, paperback, quarto. "The work of Tokyo-based architect Takasaki Masaharu, one of the most exciting and original architects working today, has captivated those interested in individual and animated design. Although his work is not widely known outside his own country, for twenty years he has been creating unusual structures throughout Japan. He recently received an award from the Japan Institute of Architects as the most outstanding young architect in the country. Takasaki's designs combine the organic and the mythological. He describes his architecture as an "environmental being" that connects humanity with the cosmos. These philosophies manifest themselves in his use of egg-shaped forms, diffused light to create mystical interiors, and skewed columns and planes. The eight projects explored in this monograph include Crystal Light in Tokyo, Tamana City Observatory Museum in Kumamoto, Earth Architecture in Tokyo, and Kihoku-cho Astronomical Museum in Kagoshima. Each building is thoroughly described through text, photographs, and drawings. Also included is an illustrated list of the architect's projects and a critical text by Botond Bognar, author of The Japan Guide." (Publisher's description). (When referring to this item please quote stockid 67688) ... more	AU$30.00 WAS AU$46.95
	Temples of Nara and Their Art. OOKA, MINORU. Stock ID: 123076 Fold out showing details of temple architecture, folding plan, colour and black and white illustrations, 184pp, light foxing prelims, good copy in dustjacket. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 123076) ... more	AU$45.00
	The Cultural Relics and Architecture of Beijing's Dongcheng District. (DONCHENG DISTRICT, BEIJING). Stock ID: 45042 Map, tables, profuse colour photo illustrations, 126pp, protected dustjacket, quarto. Text in Chinese with titles in English. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 45042) ... more	AU$139.50
	The Design Development of Indian Architecture. BATLEY, CLAUDE. Stock ID: 94968 Black and white illustrations, 96pp, bibliography, index, dustjacket, elegant bookplate tipped in front free endpaper, prelims tifle foxed, contents clean and sound. Rather than approaching examples of Indian architecture from the usual archaeological point of view this book examines them in structural terms and treats the many influential but often neglected aspects of smaller domestic architecture as well as well-known monumental and ornate constructions. Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 94968) ... more	AU$30.00
	The Great Architecture of Japan. ILLIK, DRAHOMIR. (PHOTOGRAPHY AND TEXT). Stock ID: 8475 Profuse striking full page black and white photographic illustrations, 126pp, good in slightly damaged dustjacket, quarto. The soft lines of the black and white photographs in this book really make it a pleasure to browse through. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 8475) ... more	AU$30.00
	The Great Architecture of Japan. ILLIK, DRAHOMIR. (PHOTOGRAPHY AND TEXT). Stock ID: 106373 Profuse striking full page black and white photographic illustrations, 126pp, elegant bookplate tipped in front free endpaper, good in slightly worn dustjacket, quarto. The soft lines of the black and white photographs in this book really make it a pleasure to browse through. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 106373) ... more	AU$28.00
	The Great Temples of India, Ceylon and Burma. (TEMPLES). Stock ID: 89649 Black and white line illustrations throughout, 94pp, quarto, gilt red cloth binding. Prior ownership marks half title, very good copy. Facsimile of a book first published in 1904. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 89649) ... more	AU$22.00
	The New Cambridge History of India I. 4. Architecture of Mughal India. ASHER, CATHERINE B. Stock ID: 88533 Map, black and white photographic illustrations, xxxi + 368pp, appendix, bibliographical essays, index, light shelf wear dustjacket, as new copy. "In Architecture of Mughal India Catherine Asher presents the first comprehensive study of Mughal architectural achievements. The work is lavishly illustrated and will be widely read by students and specialists of South Asian history and architecture as well as by anyone interested in the magnificent buildings of the Mughal empire." Publisher's Description. Contents: List of plates; General editor?s preface; Preface; List of abbreviations; Glossary; Map of major pre-Mughal and Mughal sites; 1. Precedents for Mughal architecture; 2. The beginnings of Mughal architecture; 3. The age of Akbar; 4. Jahangir: an age of transition; 5. Shah Jahan and the crystallization of Mughal style; 6. Aurangzeb and the Islamization of the Mughal style; 7. Architecture and the struggle for authority under the later Mughals and their successor states; Bibliographical essays; Index. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 88533) ... more	AU$150.00
	The Temple and the House. RAGLAN, LORD. Stock ID: 123079 bibliography, index, 218pp, dustjacket, hardback. Endpapers foxed, some occasional foxing dustjacket, a good copy. "Lord Raglan's thesis is that houses, as we find them among both the savage and the civilised, originated not as shelters but as cosmic buildings in which cosmic rituals, particularly the sacred marriage of earth and sky, were performed, and that house shapes changed from round to square with changing ideas about the shape of the cosmos. The sacredness of the house is shown by the cult of domestic gods and ancestors, the sacredness of the hearthfire and threshold, the banning of birth, death and cookery in the house and the priestly attributes of the house-mistress. It is suggested that all of these beliefs, rites and customs originated in the early civilisations of the Ancient East." From the dustjacket blurb. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 123079) ... more	AU$45.00
	Vanishing Tradition. Architecture and Carpentry of the Dong Minority in China. ZWERGER, KLAUS. Stock ID: 90145 Map, 239 duotone plates, 12 architectural plans and line drawings, 224 pp, hardback. An exploration of the unique wooden architectural tradition of the Dong minority peoples of the rugged mountainous regions of south-western China-a tradition most likely to disappear in decades to come, as it is overwhelmed by China's current rampant modernization. The author discusses the historic development of Dong architectural techniques as effected by Dong social and physical environment as well as agriculture and forestry practices of the Dong people. Both residential and public buildings are described and analyzed and all types of structures are illustrated in many striking black and white images. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 90145) ... more	AU$80.00
	The Forgotten Palaces of Calcutta. TAYLOR, JOANNE. Stock ID: 98971 Colour photographic illustrations, 96pp, glossary, dustjacket, quarto. "This book discovers the old areas of Calcutta, where heritage houses and history fill every crowded lane and secret courtyard. Languishing in another time and place, at the end of narrow lanes and behind untidy shop-fronts, Calcutta's rich heritage waits to be discovered. The Great Houses of Calcutta are an important but forgotten part of Calcutta's architectural history. While much has been written and photographed on the British colonial architecture and lifestyle, very little has been done on the indigenous equivalent. By focussing on Calcutta's heritage mansions and palaces, this book makes an important contribution to the architectural history of both Calcutta and India." Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 98971) ... more	AU$65.00
	Zhong guo gudai qiaoliang. [China's Ancient Bridges]. TANG HUAN-CHENG. Stock ID: 130512 Black and white photographic illustrations, 88pp, pictorial wrappers. Upper wrapper little creased. Small quarto. Text in Chinese only. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 130512) ... more	AU$55.00
	Hallowed Halls. Protestant Colleges in Old China. ERH, DEKE AND TESS JOHNSTON. Stock ID: 134346 Maps, profusely illustrated with colour and black and white photographic plates, 144pp, very good paperback copy. Quarto. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 134346) ... more	AU$145.00
	Chinese and Indian Architecture. The City of Man, the Mountain of God, and the Realm of the Immortals. WU, NELSON I. Stock ID: 136567 Black and white photographic illustrations, 128pp, bibliography, index, hardback in slightly worn dustjacket, notes, bibliography, index. Large octavo. Good copy. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 136567) ... more	AU$20.00
	What is Japanese Architecture? A Survey of Traditional Japanese Architecture. NISHI, KAZUO, AND KAZUO HOZUMI. Stock ID: 136566 Translated, adapted, and with an introduction by H. Mack Horton. Map and chronology on endpapers, black and white line illustrations and architectural plans, some folding, bibliography, index, 144pp, hardback in dustjacket, quarto. Very good copy. With over 300 drawings that illuminate the essentials of discussion more concretely than words could ever do, and a text that is succinct and always to the point, the book is divided into four parts -- one each dealing chronologically with religious structures, residences, castles, and places of entertainment. The reader learns not only how each of these fields of architecture has evolved over the centuries and what distinguishes the buildings of one age from those of another, but something of the historical conditions and the people responsible for these changes as well as the role played by carpentry and methods of construction. The establishment and growth of the historic Japanese capitals --Nara, Kyoto, Edo -- is brought sharply into focus, along with the rise and spread of other urban centers. Also highlighted are the mansions of the court nobility; the castles and residences of the samurai aristocracy; the homes of village elders; dwellings of the common people; educational institutions, and places of entertainment such as theaters, red-light districts, teahouses, and country villas. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 136566) ... more	AU$45.00
	Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture. SATISH, GROVER. Stock ID: 136830 Colour photographic illustrations, 144 pages, bibliography, glossary, dustjacket. "Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture" takes the reader through the cenuries and gives a rich insight into India's heritage and architecture. For years the preserve of scholars, this is a presentation of myriad forms, schools and styles of architecture in an informative yet reader-friendly manner focusing on aspects of Indian aesthetics, principles of engineering, history and the philosophic idea that impart to Indian architecture its grandeur and majesty. It is a comprehensive book that illustrates the evolution of architectural forms and their usage over centuries. The books explains how different cultures, religions and people have contributed in the making of distinctive sytles. Therese have created stupendous architectural marvels: from the towering minars of Islamic architecture to the exquisite cave architecture of the Buddhists; from the dazzling Dilware Temple to the glorious Sun Temple. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 136830) ... more	AU$26.95 WAS AU$34.95
	The Imperial Ming Tombs. PALUDAN, ANN. Stock ID: 124415 Plans, black and white and colour photographic illustrations, xvi + 251pp, index, dustjacket torn with loss, now protected, hardback quarto, overall good. "In the Ming Valley just outside Peking, thirteen of the sixteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) lie buried in one of the largest and most splendid Imperial mausolea in the world. This excellent guide to the tombs handsomely illustrated with the author's own photographs, will awaken both scholars and tourists to the history and monuments of the entire valley." Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 124415) ... more	AU$55.00
	Traditional Domestic Architecture of Japan. ITOH, TEIJI. Stock ID: 94969 Colour and black and white photographic illustrations, 151pp, signature of a prior owner verso front free endpaper, spine of dustjacket lightly faded. A good copy. In this engagingly written and generously illustrated book, the reader is introduced to the minka in all its significant aspects: its place in Japanese architectural history and in the social scene of the feudal age, its structural variety, its adaptation to environmental conditions, its role as a symbol of social status, and its functional and aesthetic values. Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 94969) ... more	AU$35.00
	Shanghai Architecture. WARR, ANNE. Stock ID: 118682 Maps, full colour photographic illustrations, 340pp, paperback. The first comprehensive guide to the architecture and history of Shanghai from the original walled city, through the era of the foreign settlements, to the steel and glass skyscrapers of the modern city. It also includes a lengthy introductory section, covering the political and economic history of this amazing city. The book is divided into nine sections, each with a map showing an important area of the city and its nearest Metro station. Addresses are written in Chinese as well as English. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 118682) ... more	AU$49.95
	Chinese Vernacular Dwellings. SHAN, DEQI. Stock ID: 137402 Colour photographic illustrations, 160 pages, appendix, paperback. China has one of the most ancient civilisations in the world, occupying a vast territorial expanse. This has led to great diversification in Chinese vernacular dwellings, rarely seen in the architecture of the world and reflecting a wide variety of different natural and cultural environments. In this illustrated introduction Shan Deqi explores a representative selection of traditional Chinese dwellings, considering their architecture, environmental setting and the lifestyles and customs of the people who inhabit these distinctive homes and have contributed to their development. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 137402) ... more	AU$24.95
	China Home. Inspirational Design Ideas. FREEMAN, MICHAEL. Stock ID: 137058 Colour photographic illustrations, 144 pages, dustjacket. China, long dormant in the world of design and residential architecture, has recently burst onto the world stage. Like everything else in China today, contemporary Chinese design combines elegant and deep-seated traditions with the exploratory ideas of a younger generation of designers. From revitalized hutongs in Beijing and lane houses in Shanghai to shiny new villas in Pudong and sleek urban apartments in Hong Kong, the best modern Chinese interior design blends the legacy of the past with a fresh appetite for the new. "China Home" explores this burgeoning phenomenon with images taken in more than 100 gorgeous homes, and will become an indispensable source book for everyone looking for ideas to create and re-work their living space. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 137058) ... more	AU$27.99