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... parts of an edifice , its ornaments , pedestals , bases , pillars , entablatures , & c
.; the various sorts of temples , consisting of from one to twelve stories high ; the
construction of mantapas or porticoes , gates , and doorways , palaces , & c .
... parts of an edifice , its ornaments , pedestals , bases , pillars , entablatures , & c
.; the various sorts of temples , consisting of from one to twelve stories high ; the
construction of mantapas or porticoes , gates , and doorways , palaces , & c .
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The few facts , it is true , that have been recorded of these dynasties , or
preserved by tradition , are unfortunately inadequate to the formation of a
connected sketch of their history , or to trace their chronology with precision ; but
the various ...
The few facts , it is true , that have been recorded of these dynasties , or
preserved by tradition , are unfortunately inadequate to the formation of a
connected sketch of their history , or to trace their chronology with precision ; but
the various ...
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The fifteenth chapter of the Mánasára treats of the several sorts of pillars , their
various dimensions , forms , and ornaments , as does likewise the ninth section of
the Cásyapa : the two together seem to afford all the requisite information on this
...
The fifteenth chapter of the Mánasára treats of the several sorts of pillars , their
various dimensions , forms , and ornaments , as does likewise the ninth section of
the Cásyapa : the two together seem to afford all the requisite information on this
...
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Various names are given to pillars , by way of distinction , with regard to their
forms : “ A square pillar is called brahmacánta ; an octangular one , vishnucánta ;
that which is circular or has sixteen sides , rudracánta ; that which has five sides ...
Various names are given to pillars , by way of distinction , with regard to their
forms : “ A square pillar is called brahmacánta ; an octangular one , vishnucánta ;
that which is circular or has sixteen sides , rudracánta ; that which has five sides ...
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A whole page after this is employed in enumerating the various sorts of gifts and
donations to be made to the artists on the completion of an edifice , and finally in
denouncing dire misfortunes to those who withhold such presents from them .
A whole page after this is employed in enumerating the various sorts of gifts and
donations to be made to the artists on the completion of an edifice , and finally in
denouncing dire misfortunes to those who withhold such presents from them .
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Ram Raz: Essay on the Architecture of the Hindús / by Rám Ráz. - London : Parker, 1834. - xiv, 64 S. : Ill. - (Oriental Translation Fund) Die bibliographische Beschreibung im Haupteintrag ist unzureichend und irreführend.
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Page 21 - ... proportions of symmetry." (p. 15.) The third chapter treats of the nature and quality of ground on which buildings are to be erected ; it is very copious and very curious. Minute directions are given for constructing a plough, and for ploughing the ground on which the house is to be built. This being done, " let sesamum seeds, pulse, and kidneybeans be sown, with incantations pronounced over them; and let due reverence be paid to the spiritual teacher ; and let the oxen, and the plough to which...
Page 17 - Wo to them who dwell in a house not built according to the proportions of symmetry. in building an edifice, therefore, let all its parts, from the basement to the roof, be duly considered.
Page 18 - The ground to be avoided is described in a special manner as follows : " That which has the form of a circle, a semicircle, containing three, five, or six angles, resembling a trident or a winnow, shaped like the hinder part of a fish, or the back of an elephant, or a turtle, or the face of a cow, and the like ; situated opposite to any of the intermediate quarters northwest, and the like ; abounding with human sculls, stones, worms, ant-hills, ON THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE HINDUS.
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| Title | Publications, Issue 35 Publications, Oriental Translation Fund |
| Author | Oriental Translation Fund |
| Publisher | Royal Asiatic Society, 1834 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 30 Jan 2007 |
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