Temples of Gopaksetra, M.D. Willis: Hardback: 1st Edition: History Central India

By Michael D Willis.

Published by British Museum Press, London, 1997. First Edition. Hardback cover with dustjacket (unclipped), 111 pages plus 72 pages of photographic plates. Black & white illustration and photography throughout.

CONDITION
Overall good condition, some light crumpling to top edge of dustjacket, see photos. No names or writing. Images crisp & clear throughout.

The temple architecture of India has a long, complex and varied history. This monograph focuses on the 7th to 10th centuries and the crucial developments in temple architecture during this time. Gwalior (or Gopaksetra) is one of the few regions to preserve temples and sculpture of the period intact and is therefore critical for understanding temple architecture in the rest of northern India. Using an integrated method of analysis, the book draws on archaeological, textual, formal and cultural studies and is illustrated with temple plans and photographs. The closing chapter explores temple patronage in an attempt to put the buildings in their social and historical context.

(Bindery shelves)