Bhutan's Buddhist Architecture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780996663908)

Bhutan's Buddhist Architecture is an informative introduction and easy-to-use guide to the country's temples, monasteries and dzongs-the fortresses built while Bhutan was being unified as a Buddhist state. It includes brief historical and architectural overviews, a dozen examples of the country's best-known buildings, and a pictorial glossary of forty Buddhist symbols commonly used in building decoration. Simply written and illustrated with maps, plans, and more than a hundred photographs the book provides an understanding of Bhutan's rich Buddhist heritage and striking architectural style.

Author: Laura Blake
ISBN-10: 0996663908
ISBN-13: 9780996663908
Publisher: Laura Blake
Language: English
Published: 09/02/2015
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.29d