These resources will provide you with introductory
information to art and architecture in India and
Southeast Asia. Search the library's online
catalog to find works on more specific
subjects.
Library of Congress
Subject Headings
Art -- India
Art -- Indic
Art -- Southeast Asian
Art, Hindu--South Asia
Architecture -- India
Temples -- India
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Asian
Historical Architecture
http://www.orientalarchitecture.com/
Historical architecture, including gardens and
statuary, are included in this gallery of thousands
of images. Begin by selcting a country to view, then
select a city from the alphabetical list.
Bibliographies are provided at the bottom of each
page when historical information is provided.
Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple
Architecture. Ed. Meister, Michael W.
Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press,
1986.
Art NA6001 .E53 1983
Sponsored by the American Institute of Indian
Studies, this encyclopaedia is divided into 8
volumes. Each part is divided into a volume of
commentary and a volume of image plates. Topics
include South India, Upper Dravidadesa, Early Phase;
South India, Upper Dravidadesa, Later Phase; North
India, Period of Early Maturity; North India,
Foundations of Indian Style. Each volume provides a
historical overview, architectural characteristics
for each period, and diagrams and floorplans of
individual temples.
Michell, George. Hindu Art and
Architecture. London: Thames & Hudson Ltd.,
2000.
Art Reserves N8195 .A4 M53 2000
Arranged chronologically, this book traces the
evolution of Hindu art and architecture over 2,000
years, focusing on India, and occasionally Pakistan,
Bangladesh, and Nepal. It includes color
illustrations, a map of India, and an extensive
bibliography.
Munsterberg, Hugo. Art of India and
Southeast Asia. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.,
1970.
Art N7301 .M83 1970
This work includes a comparative chronology of
Indian artistic progression compared to European
development, and examines Buddhist and Hindu art in
India. Art in Southeast Asia is treated regionally,
rather than by theme or religion.
Rowland, Benjamin. The Art and Architecture
of India: Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain. Baltimore:
Penguin Books, 1967.
Art Reference N7301 .R68 1967
Providing a wealth of contextual information about
art in India, this work examines the different
religions and regions making India. It includes a map
of India, a chronology of rulers and royal dynasties,
and a glossary.
