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100			_aBose, Kamalika
245			_aHoysala legacy: Belur, Halebidu, Somanathapura
260			_bJaico Publishing House, _c2019. _aMumbai:
300			_a152p.; _bpbk; _c20cm.
504			_aIncludes glossary of architectural terms, glossary of Indian names, bibliography and Index.
520			_aThe Hoysalas were supreme rulers of the southern Deccan in the 12th and 13th centuries. Together with their queens, ministers and commanders, they sponsered a series of magnificent temples, the most famous of which are those at Belur, Halebidu and Somanathapura described in this guidebook. The complicated layouts, elaborate wall treatments and spacious interiros of these monuments testify to the genius of Hoysala designers and builders, while the carved friezes, wall panels and column brackets illustrating Hindu myths and legends showcase the talents and imagination of the Hoysala artists, many of whom signed their work. Authored by Kamalika Bose and George Michell, and illustrated profusely with specially commissioned photographs by Surendra Kumar, the guidebook provides a comprehensive introduction to the architecture and art at Belur, Halebidu and Somanathapura. The volume introduces the history of the Hoysalas, the role of patrons and artists, the different styles perfected by the builders of the time, and the themes depicted in the carvings. Then follow detailed descriptions of the individual temple complexes, pointing out the finest reliefs and sculpted figures. This information should prove indispensable to interested visitors as well as to scholars and students. https://www.deccanheritagefoundation.uk/publication/the-hoysala-legacy---belur-halebidu-somanathapura
650			_aSouthern Deccan
650			_aSculpture--Hoysala
650			_aIndia--Karnataka
650			_aHindu sculpture
650			_aHindu temples
650			_aArchitecture--Hoysala
700			_aMichell, George (Co-Author)
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