Publications, Issue 35 |
From inside the book
Page v
... on the other ; corroboration by reference to existing edifices , and the ability to
exhibit the results at length deduced , in the technical and scientific language of a
foreign people , were all equally necessary to the completion of the task . It must ...
... on the other ; corroboration by reference to existing edifices , and the ability to
exhibit the results at length deduced , in the technical and scientific language of a
foreign people , were all equally necessary to the completion of the task . It must ...
Page 4
... with reference to their points ; the eighteenth of Vimánas , temples , or palaces
in general . Twelve successive chapters , from the nineteenth to the twenty -
eighth , contain descriptions of temples surmounted by pyramidal domes ,
consisting ...
... with reference to their points ; the eighteenth of Vimánas , temples , or palaces
in general . Twelve successive chapters , from the nineteenth to the twenty -
eighth , contain descriptions of temples surmounted by pyramidal domes ,
consisting ...
Page 15
... of the four classes , with reference to the five qualities aboveIt * Brahmans , C'
shetriyas , Vais'yas , or men of the first , second , or third classes . mentioned .
Nay , soine have gone even so far ON THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE HINDUS .
15.
... of the four classes , with reference to the five qualities aboveIt * Brahmans , C'
shetriyas , Vais'yas , or men of the first , second , or third classes . mentioned .
Nay , soine have gone even so far ON THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE HINDUS .
15.
Page 25
Hindú architects have invariably taken the dimensions of their pedestals from
those of the bases to which they are attached ; but as to the number of parts to be
given to the height of pedestals , with reference to the number of parts contained
in ...
Hindú architects have invariably taken the dimensions of their pedestals from
those of the bases to which they are attached ; but as to the number of parts to be
given to the height of pedestals , with reference to the number of parts contained
in ...
Page 49
Vimánas are further distinguished into three kinds , namely , st'hanaca , ásana ,
and sáyana ; the first having reference to the height , the second to the breadth ,
the third to the length . Moreover , the idol to be placed in the vimana , called sť ...
Vimánas are further distinguished into three kinds , namely , st'hanaca , ásana ,
and sáyana ; the first having reference to the height , the second to the breadth ,
the third to the length . Moreover , the idol to be placed in the vimana , called sť ...
What people are saying - Write a review
User Review - Flag as inappropriate
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.
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
a-half according angulas appears Arabic architects architecture artists Asiatic Society base bottom breadth building called campa capital chapter cities classes column composed considered consisting construction contains cupola deities Demy described designs diameter divided east edifice employed entablature equal erected fillet five former four fourth gate give given gópura Grecian ground half height Hindú History houses Illustrations India kinds King language latter length lower Mánasára measured mentioned middle moulding nine Notes notice observed Octavo Original ornaments pedestal performed Persian pillar pinnacle placed Plate points porticoes principal Professor projection proportions quarters reference remain resembles respect Royal Asiatic rules says seven shadow shaft sides situation sorts South space square stone stories streets taken temples thickness third three-quarters translated treatises treats twelve upper various village vimána walls whole written оооооооо
Popular passages
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.
Bibliographic information
| 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 |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |