Balinese Architecture Discover Indonesia
Balinese Architecture is a step-by-step guide to the intricacies of Balinese architecture.

Traditional Balinese don't live in houses in the conventional sense of the word. Instead, they divide their daily activities between a number a different pavilions which are situated within a family compound that is secluded from the outside world b a high wall Although these living arrangements may seem at first to be a fairly haphazard affair, they are actually grounded in a complex metaphysical system which provides a cosmological framework for maintaining harmonious relations between man and the rest of the universe.

This Balinese guide takes a detailed look at this fascinating architectural tradition with watercolor illustrations, designs and extensive commentary.
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Balinese Architecture Discover Indonesia
Balinese Architecture is a step-by-step guide to the intricacies of Balinese architecture.

Traditional Balinese don't live in houses in the conventional sense of the word. Instead, they divide their daily activities between a number a different pavilions which are situated within a family compound that is secluded from the outside world b a high wall Although these living arrangements may seem at first to be a fairly haphazard affair, they are actually grounded in a complex metaphysical system which provides a cosmological framework for maintaining harmonious relations between man and the rest of the universe.

This Balinese guide takes a detailed look at this fascinating architectural tradition with watercolor illustrations, designs and extensive commentary.
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Balinese Architecture Discover Indonesia

Balinese Architecture Discover Indonesia

Balinese Architecture Discover Indonesia

Balinese Architecture Discover Indonesia

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Balinese Architecture is a step-by-step guide to the intricacies of Balinese architecture.

Traditional Balinese don't live in houses in the conventional sense of the word. Instead, they divide their daily activities between a number a different pavilions which are situated within a family compound that is secluded from the outside world b a high wall Although these living arrangements may seem at first to be a fairly haphazard affair, they are actually grounded in a complex metaphysical system which provides a cosmological framework for maintaining harmonious relations between man and the rest of the universe.

This Balinese guide takes a detailed look at this fascinating architectural tradition with watercolor illustrations, designs and extensive commentary.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781462908684
Publisher: Periplus Editions
Publication date: 08/07/2012
Series: Discover Asia
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 32
File size: 4 MB
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