Borobudur

Description:

The Austrian-born author traces the exiting history of the rediscovery of the Borobudur complex. As an architect he pays particular attention to its design and symbolism within the historical context of the schools of Buddhism. This book includes a summary description of all the panels that have been as far identified. However, any closing evaluation regarding the symbolism of the monument is up to the student, the reader.

subjects: Buddhist architecture,  Buddhist temples,  Buddhist art and symbolism,  Borobudur (Temple : Magelang, Indonesia)

Places: Indonesia,  Magelang