Author: V S Pramar
Publisher: Publications Division
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 208
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8123009070
Description
The author has minutely described the wood-carvings displayed on the doors, balconies, struts and columns found in thousands of traditional houses in Gujarat. Most of these houses are over hundred years old. A large part of timber used for these carvings was imported over long distances by sea. Reflecting the lifestyle of inhabitants, these specimens of wooden architecture have been receiving increasing attention and appreciation of the connoisseurs. These works of art are unique in scale and quality for their outstanding woodwork.
Contents
CHAPTER I
Introduction
CHAPTER II
Technical and theoretical aspects
CHAPTER III
Stylistic Aspects
CHAPTER IV
Description of wood carvings
References
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