Balinese architecture
Davison, Julia2013
Book
Balinese style villas and resorts are popping up everywhere from Ibiza to St Barts to Singapore. But what is Balinese architecture? And why is it so popular today? Traditional Balinese houses, temples and pavilions are designed to allow man to exist in harmony with the natural forces of the universe reflecting core Balinese beliefs about man's place in relation to the cosmos, the gods, the ancestors, and the world around him. Innovative local and Western architects have been designing resorts and villas on Bali for decades, drawing their inspiration from these local traditions. In this one-of-a-kind book, author Julian Davison provides a comprehensive guide to Balinese architectural forms, the Balinese belief system, the rituals associated with building, the materials and construction techniques, and the intricate ornamentation used.
Main title:
Balinese architecture / text by Julian Davison ; illustrations by Bruce Granquist, Mubinas Hanafi and Nengah Enu ; photographs by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni.
Work:
Imprint:
North Clarendon, VT : Tuttle Publishing, [2013], c2003.North Clarendon, VT : Tuttle Publishing, [2013].©2003.
Collation:
80 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Originally published in 2 volumes as Balinese architecture and Balinese temples: Periplus Editions (HK): 1999.Bibliography: page 80.
ISBN:
9780804844598
Dewey class:
720.959862720.9598
Language:
English
BRN:
116175
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Home and Lifestyle | HOME 720.9598 DAVI | Available |