From the fifth to the nineteenth centuries, the people of western India built stone cisterns to collect the water of the monsoon rains and keep it accessible for the remaining dry months of the year. These magnificent structures-known as stepwells or stepped ponds-are much more than utilitarian reservoirs. Their lattice-like walls, carved columns, decorated towers, and intricate sculpture make the...
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; 1 edition (May 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1568983247
ISBN-13: 978-1568983240
Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 1.1 x 12.4 inches
Amazon Rank: 2028178
Format: PDF Text TXT ebook
reviews: This book certainly abounds with images that challenge the senses beyond the visual, the dampness of the air, soundfullness of each step, and a welcome coolness. Additionally, it offers valuable insights to cultural engagement with natural systems. W...
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