Temples of South India (Hb) [Hardcover]

Written specifically in lucid language for beginners and general readers, Temples of South India is a book rich in information and illustrations. It surveys and analyses the main South Indian temples and sculptures dynastywise. The book also helpfully provides a glossary of art-terms, further reading lists, and guides the readers how to reach the destinations and facilities available. Over 288 colour photographs explain and illustrate concepts outlined in the text. About The Author:- Dr. V.V. Subba Reddy, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of History and Archaeology, SGHR-MCMR College, Guntur was born on November 2nd, 1952 at Irasalagundam, Podili taluk; Prakasam District of A.P. Dr. Subba Reddy had a brilliant student career and obtained university 3rd rank in his M.A. from Vikram University, Ujjain. He also took his Ph.D. from the same University in the year 1988. Dr. Reddy had the field-training in Archaeology under the direction of Professor V. S. Wakankar, and also participated in the excavations at Bimbhetka and Mandasore, in M.P. and presented a dissertation on Chalcolithic Culture of Mandasore region. He also wrote a book on Indian Archaeology with special reference to Andhra in Telugu for degree students. He completed another project entitled History of Reddi Kingdoms in Telugu, which was widely read and appreciated. He has been actively engaged in research and published more than three dozen articles in various journals and leading dailies as well as attended many seminars. He has completed one research project sponsored by the University Grants Commission. His contribution to the study material for U.G. and P.G. students of Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Dravida University, Kuppam was well received and lauded. He is the life member of Indian History Congress, A.P. History Congress and Numismatic Society of India. He is currently working on Srisalilam under Reddi Kings. Contents:- Contents, Preface, 1. Introduction, 2. Buddhist Shrines, 3. Rock-cut- cave Temples, 4. Badami Chalukyan Architecture, 5. Vengi Chalukyan Temples, 6. Glories of the Pallavas, 7. Chola Temple Art, 8. Kakatiyan Style, 9. Vibrant Hoysala Art, 10. Gems of Vijayanagar, 11. Madurai Style, 12. Style Kerala, Glossary, How to Get there, Bibliography, Index, 7, 9, 27, 47, 57, 73, 87, 107, 129, 141, 151, 183, 201, 225, 233, 243, 247 The Title 'Temples of South India (Hb) written/authored/edited by V.V. Subba Reddy', published in the year 2009. The ISBN 9788121210225 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 264 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is RELIGION / PHILOSOPHY. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-