Contributions

  • Ramamrutham, Bharath - Contributor

Publication

2002 - India Book House, Bombay

Language

English

Word Count

36,000 words, Guess

Page Count

144 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more
  • LibraryThing9779933

Classifications

  • LCCNB1007.E43 M537 2002

Description

The 6th-century rock-cut cave temple on Elephanta island is the home of Shiva, one of the great Hindu gods. Elephanta explores this magnificent cave temple, examining its architectural scheme and interpreting the myths of Shiva depicted so forcefully in the extraordinary stone sculptures. The outstanding photographs capture the beauty and magic of the cave. The book includes information on the ongoing efforts to preserve this monument, designated a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1987.

Subjects

Topics

ArtTravelAntiquitésAntiquitiesCave templesHindu SculptureSculpture, Hindu

Series Statement

  • The India series

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