Balinese Architecture Discover Indonesia
Nonfiction, History, Asian, Southeast Asia, Travel, Asia, Art & Architecture, Architecture
| Author: | Julian Davison, Bruce Granquist | ISBN: | 9781462908684 |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing | Publication: | August 7, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Periplus Editions | Language: | English |
| Author: | Julian Davison, Bruce Granquist |
| ISBN: | 9781462908684 |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Publication: | August 7, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Periplus Editions |
| Language: | English |
Balinese Architecture is a step-by-step guide to the intricacies of Balinese architecture.
Traditional Balinese don't live in houses in the conventional sense of the word. Instead, they divide their daily activities between a number a different pavilions which are situated within a family compound that is secluded from the outside world b a high wall Although these living arrangements may seem at first to be a fairly haphazard affair, they are actually grounded in a complex metaphysical system which provides a cosmological framework for maintaining harmonious relations between man and the rest of the universe.
This Balinese guide takes a detailed look at this fascinating architectural tradition with watercolor illustrations, designs and extensive commentary.
Balinese Architecture is a step-by-step guide to the intricacies of Balinese architecture.
Traditional Balinese don't live in houses in the conventional sense of the word. Instead, they divide their daily activities between a number a different pavilions which are situated within a family compound that is secluded from the outside world b a high wall Although these living arrangements may seem at first to be a fairly haphazard affair, they are actually grounded in a complex metaphysical system which provides a cosmological framework for maintaining harmonious relations between man and the rest of the universe.
This Balinese guide takes a detailed look at this fascinating architectural tradition with watercolor illustrations, designs and extensive commentary.
